Lawson Pha Public Housing Lawson, MO
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lawson Pha is a Public Housing community in Lawson, MO with 40 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $405/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 9 months.
40
total units
98%
occupancy
$405
avg resident rent
9 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 215 E 5th St, Lawson, MO 64062 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,310/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,062/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 59% |
How to apply at Lawson Pha
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 215 E 5th St, Lawson; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$405/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Ridge Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kearney | 7.5 km |
| Excelsior Springs Properties LIHTC | Excelsior Springs | 9.2 km |
| Lynn Park Apts LIHTC | Excelsior Springs | 10.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Lawson
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lawson Pha have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Lawson Pha?
Residents report average rents near $405/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Lawson Pha?
Contact the management office at 215 E 5th St in Lawson. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.