Potosi Public Housing Potosi, MO
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Potosi is a Public Housing community in Potosi, MO with 116 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $342/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 15 months.
116
total units
97%
occupancy
$342
avg resident rent
15 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $16,714/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,350/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 65% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 57% |
How to apply at Potosi
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 (~$342/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Potosi
- Diamond Senior Apartments of Potosi LIHTC
- Compton Elderly Apts LIHTC
- Forrest View Apts Ix LIHTC
- Forrest View Apts X LIHTC
- 501 Cheryl St LIHTC
- Compton Heights LIHTC
- Lakeview Apts LIHTC
← All subsidized housing in Potosi
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Potosi 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 Potosi?
Residents report average rents near $342/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 Potosi?
Contact the management office in Potosi. 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.