Sterling Plaza §202 Senior Independence, MO
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Sterling Plaza is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in Independence, MO with 53 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $421/month on average.
53
total units
98%
occupancy
$421
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Address | 2855 S Harvard Ave, Independence, MO 64052 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,721/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,040/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Sterling Plaza
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office at 2855 S Harvard Ave, Independence; 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 (~$421/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sterling Creek Apts LIHTC | Independence | 1.1 km |
| Stonegate Meadows LIHTC | Kansas City | 2.4 km |
| Goodneighbor Estates: Lot 16 LIHTC | Kansas City | 2.4 km |
| Goodneighbor Estates: Lot 17 LIHTC | Kansas City | 2.4 km |
| Maple Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | Independence | 2.8 km |
| Special Neighbors PB Section 8 | Independence | 2.8 km |
| Walnut Duplex LIHTC | Independence | 2.8 km |
| Palmer Place Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Independence | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Sterling Plaza have?
Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing). Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
How much is rent at Sterling Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $421/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 Sterling Plaza?
Contact the management office at 2855 S Harvard Ave in Independence. 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.