Salem Public Housing Salem, MO
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Salem is a Public Housing community in Salem, MO with 90 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $404/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 31 months.
90
total units
99%
occupancy
$404
avg resident rent
31 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 603A McGrath Ln, Salem, MO 65560 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,864/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,194/yr |
| People per unit | 1.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 26% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 48% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 84% |
| One-bedroom share | 63% |
How to apply at Salem
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 603A McGrath Ln, Salem; 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 (~$404/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Salem
- Bright Meadows PB Section 8
- Salem Villa LIHTC
- Southwind Apts LIHTC
- Salem Apts Ii LIHTC
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Salem 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 Salem?
Residents report average rents near $404/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 Salem?
Contact the management office at 603A McGrath Ln in Salem. 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.