South Tower Public Housing Poplar Bluff, MO
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
South Tower is a Public Housing community in Poplar Bluff, MO with 289 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $337/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 7 months.
289
total units
99%
occupancy
$337
avg resident rent
7 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 445 N 2nd St, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,616/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,792/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 68% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 93% |
How to apply at South Tower
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 445 N 2nd St, Poplar Bluff; 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 (~$337/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Poplar Bluff
- Poplar Bluff Public Housing
- Brent B Tinnin Apts PB Section 8
- Oakview Apts LIHTC
- Poplar Bluff Villas LIHTCPB Section 8
- South Pointe Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Oak Grove Apts LIHTC
- Vine Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Idlewild LIHTC
- Oakview Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Bluff Apts LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1037 Nooney St LIHTC | Poplar Bluff | 1.4 km |
| 1408 Vine St LIHTC | Poplar Bluff | 1.7 km |
| Bluff View Manor LIHTC | Poplar Bluff | 2.8 km |
| Holly Trail Apts LIHTC | Poplar Bluff | 4.7 km |
| New Beginnings Apartments §811 | Poplar Bluff | 5.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Poplar Bluff
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does South Tower 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 South Tower?
Residents report average rents near $337/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 South Tower?
Contact the management office at 445 N 2nd St in Poplar Bluff. 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.