South Tower Public Housing Springfield, MO
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
South Tower is a Public Housing community in Springfield, MO with 84 units reporting 70% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $328/month on average.
84
total units
70%
occupancy
$328
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 770 South Ave, Springfield, MO 65806 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,624/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,274/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
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 770 South Ave, Springfield; 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 (~$328/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chaparrel Apts LIHTC | Springfield | 0.8 km |
| The Frisco LIHTCPB Section 8 | Springfield | 1.1 km |
| Boonville Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Springfield | 1.1 km |
| Lorraine Apts LIHTC | Springfield | 1.1 km |
| Nordic Landing LIHTC | Springfield | 1.4 km |
| Walnut Apts LIHTC | Springfield | 1.4 km |
| Nu Elm Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Springfield | 2 km |
| Nu-elm Apts PB Section 8 | Springfield | 2 km |
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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 $328/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 770 South Ave in Springfield. 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.