Theron B. Watkins Public Housing Kansas City, MO
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Theron B. Watkins is a Public Housing community in Kansas City, MO with 284 units reporting 78% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $300/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 69 months.
284
total units
78%
occupancy
$300
avg resident rent
69 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1319 Vine St, Kansas City, MO 64106 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,221/yr |
| Average personal income | $3,581/yr |
| People per unit | 3.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 91% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 5% |
How to apply at Theron B. Watkins
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 1319 Vine 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 (~$300/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Theron B. Watkins 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 Theron B. Watkins?
Residents report average rents near $300/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 Theron B. Watkins?
Contact the management office at 1319 Vine 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.