Prairie Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 Lawrence, KS
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Prairie Commons is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Lawrence, KS with 128 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
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| Address | 5121 Congressional Cir, Lawrence, KS 66049 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 72 |
| Placed in service | 1997 |
How to apply at Prairie Commons
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 5121 Congressional Cir, Lawrence; 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.
Other subsidized housing in Lawrence
- Edgewood Homes Public Housing
- Babcock Place Public Housing
- Prairie Ridge Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Laurel Glen LIHTCPB Section 8
- Westgate Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Autumn Run Apts LIHTC
- Vermont Tower LIHTCPB Section 8
- Vermont Towers PB Section 8
- Clinton Parkway PB Section 8
- Wyndam Seniors of Lawrence LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lcht Accessible Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lawrence | 4.2 km |
| Lcht Accessible Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lawrence | 4.2 km |
| Cottonwood Trail, Inc. PB Section 8 | Lawrence | 5.2 km |
| Cottonwood Trail, Inc. PB Section 8 | Lawrence | 5.2 km |
| Poehler Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lawrence | 6.7 km |
| Penn Street Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lawrence | 6.7 km |
| 9-del Lofts LIHTC | Lawrence | 6.7 km |
| Pine Tree I B PB Section 8 | Lawrence | 7.9 km |
← All subsidized housing in Lawrence
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Prairie Commons have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Prairie Commons?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Prairie Commons?
Contact the management office at 5121 Congressional Cir in Lawrence. 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.