Scattered Sites Public Housing Kansas City, KS
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Scattered Sites is a Public Housing community in Kansas City, KS with 174 units reporting 87% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $425/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 12 months.
174
total units
87%
occupancy
$425
avg resident rent
12 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1330 N 78th St, Kansas City, KS 66112 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,783/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,356/yr |
| People per unit | 3.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
How to apply at Scattered Sites
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 1330 N 78th St, Kansas City; 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 (~$425/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Village Woods Estates Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kansas City | 0.8 km |
| Village Woods Estates I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kansas City | 0.8 km |
| Booth Manor - Kck PB Section 8 | Kansas City | 0.8 km |
| Village Woods Estates Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kansas City | 0.8 km |
| Washington Heights Seniors LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kansas City | 1.1 km |
| Westgate Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kansas City | 1.1 km |
| Mid America Commons §811 | Kansas City | 1.1 km |
| Eileen's Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kansas City | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Scattered Sites 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 Scattered Sites?
Residents report average rents near $425/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 Scattered Sites?
Contact the management office at 1330 N 78th St in Kansas City. 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.