Martin Luther King Apartments Public Housing Tucson, AZ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Martin Luther King Apartments is a Public Housing community in Tucson, AZ with 68 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $325/month on average.
68
total units
99%
occupancy
$325
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 N 5th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,911/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,315/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 1% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Martin Luther King Apartments
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 55 N 5th Ave, Tucson; 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 (~$325/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
| Sentinel Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | Tucson | 0.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Martin Luther King Apartments 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 Martin Luther King Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $325/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 Martin Luther King Apartments?
Contact the management office at 55 N 5th Ave in Tucson. 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.