Oswald E. Harris Court Public Housing St Thomas, VI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Oswald E. Harris Court is a Public Housing community in St Thomas, VI with 296 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $524/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 18 months.
296
total units
100%
occupancy
$524
avg resident rent
18 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $23,643/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,664/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 56% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 78% |
| One-bedroom share | 17% |
How to apply at Oswald E. Harris Court
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; 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 (~$524/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in St Thomas
- Estate Bovoni Apartments Public Housing
- Paul M Pearson Gardens Public Housing
- Michael J. Kirwan Terrace Public Housing
- Patriot Manor LIHTCPB Section 8
- Lovenlund Apts Phase I LIHTC
- Lovenlund Apts Phase Ii LIHTC
- Sugar Estates Senior Residences LIHTC
- Altona Donoe LIHTCPB Section 8
- Magen's Junction Ii LIHTC
- Magen's Junction I LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grandview Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | St Thomas | 1.1 km |
| Grandview Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | St Thomas | 1.1 km |
| Amalie Terrace Apts LIHTC | St Thomas | 1.7 km |
| Amalie Terrace Apts LIHTC | St Thomas | 1.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Oswald E. Harris Court 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 Oswald E. Harris Court?
Residents report average rents near $524/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 Oswald E. Harris Court?
Contact the management office in St Thomas. 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.