Park Avenue 5b Public Housing Denver, CO
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Park Avenue 5b is a Public Housing community in Denver, CO with 30 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $407/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 5 months.
30
total units
97%
occupancy
$407
avg resident rent
5 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 290 Park Ave W, Denver, CO 80205 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,922/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,609/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 21% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 48% |
How to apply at Park Avenue 5b
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 290 Park Ave W, Denver; 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 (~$407/mo average here).
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Park Avenue 5b 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 Park Avenue 5b?
Residents report average rents near $407/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 Park Avenue 5b?
Contact the management office at 290 Park Ave W in Denver. 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.