Scattered Sites Public Housing Tucson, AZ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Scattered Sites is a Public Housing community in Tucson, AZ with 231 units reporting 77% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $453/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 5 months.
231
total units
77%
occupancy
$453
avg resident rent
5 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 3506 E 3rd St, Tucson, AZ 85716 Map → |
| Average household income | $23,495/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,629/yr |
| People per unit | 3.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 1% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 68% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 87% |
| One-bedroom share | 5% |
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 3506 E 3rd St, Tucson; 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 (~$453/mo average here).
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- Las Villas de Kino I LIHTCPB Section 8
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- Mission Tierra LIHTCPB Section 8
- Posadas Sentinel LIHTC
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- Council House Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Posadas Sentinel, Ph. I Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Covenant House #1 §202 Senior | Tucson | 1.7 km |
| Covenant House Ii §202 Senior | Tucson | 1.7 km |
| Mission Vista LIHTCPB Section 8 | Tucson | 2.4 km |
| Mission Vista Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Tucson | 2.4 km |
| Casitas on East Broadway §202 Senior | Tucson | 2.8 km |
| Alvernon Hacienda LIHTCPB Section 8 | Tucson | 3.4 km |
| Catalina Village Assisted Living LIHTCPB Section 8 | Tucson | 3.5 km |
| St Luke's in the Desert LIHTCPB Section 8 | Tucson | 3.5 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 $453/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 3506 E 3rd St in Tucson. 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.