Pleasant Heights Public Housing Independence, MO
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Pleasant Heights is a Public Housing community in Independence, MO with 379 units reporting 56% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $312/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 8 months.
379
total units
56%
occupancy
$312
avg resident rent
8 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 210 S Pleasant St, Independence, MO 64050 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,740/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,105/yr |
| People per unit | 1.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 20% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 93% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 86% |
How to apply at Pleasant Heights
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 210 S Pleasant St, Independence; 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 (~$312/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maple Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | Independence | 0.8 km |
| Special Neighbors PB Section 8 | Independence | 0.8 km |
| Walnut Duplex LIHTC | Independence | 0.8 km |
| 500-02 Kansas Avenue LIHTC | Independence | 0.8 km |
| 504-06 Kansas Avenue LIHTC | Independence | 0.8 km |
| 516-518 East Kansas LIHTC | Independence | 0.8 km |
| North Creek Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Independence | 1.1 km |
| Heritage House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Independence | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Pleasant Heights 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 Pleasant Heights?
Residents report average rents near $312/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 Pleasant Heights?
Contact the management office at 210 S Pleasant St in Independence. 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.