West Bluff Public Housing Kansas City, MO
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
West Bluff is a Public Housing community in Kansas City, MO with 99 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $291/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 80 months.
99
total units
93%
occupancy
$291
avg resident rent
80 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1300 W Bluff Dr, Kansas City, MO 64108 Map → |
| Average household income | $11,676/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,057/yr |
| People per unit | 2.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 14% |
How to apply at West Bluff
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 1300 W Bluff Dr, 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 (~$291/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does West Bluff 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 West Bluff?
Residents report average rents near $291/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 West Bluff?
Contact the management office at 1300 W Bluff Dr 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.