Polk Plaza Public Housing Topeka, KS
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Polk Plaza is a Public Housing community in Topeka, KS with 134 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $252/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 17 months.
134
total units
90%
occupancy
$252
avg resident rent
17 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1312 SW Polk St, Topeka, KS 66612 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,130/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,348/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 19% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 93% |
How to apply at Polk Plaza
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 1312 SW Polk St, Topeka; 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 (~$252/mo average here).
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- Luther Place 1 & 2 LIHTCPB Section 8
- Luther Place PB Section 8
- Capital Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Oakbrook Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8
- Valley Place Apts LIHTC
- The Village at Old Town LIHTC
- Oakwood Manor Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Towers Public Housing | Topeka | 0.8 km |
| Landmark Plaza Lp PB Section 8 | Topeka | 1.4 km |
| Pioneer Midtown Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Topeka | 1.4 km |
| Madison Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | Topeka | 2 km |
| Santa Fe Place Topeka LIHTCPB Section 8 | Topeka | 2 km |
| Pioneer Adams Townhomes Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Topeka | 2 km |
| Pioneer Adams Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Topeka | 2 km |
| Knightsbridge Housing Llc PB Section 8 | Topeka | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Polk Plaza 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 Polk Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $252/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 Polk Plaza?
Contact the management office at 1312 SW Polk St in Topeka. 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.