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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Council Bluffs, IA

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Pottawattamie County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in Council Bluffs, IA.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Pottawattamie County, IA$109,500Very Low Income (50%)$38,350$43,800$49,300$54,750$59,150
Extremely Low Income (30%)$23,000$26,300$29,600$32,850$36,580
Low Income (80%) $61,350$70,100$78,850$87,600$94,650

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Council Bluffs, IA

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Council Bluffs, IA. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Council Bluffs, IA Pottawattamie County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$895Estimated $268.50 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$971Estimated $291.30 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1170Estimated $351.00 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1562Estimated $468.60 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Council Bluffs, IA

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

1613 S 13th St

1613 S 13th St
Council Bluffs, IA - 51501
Total Apartment Units: 3
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 3

Parkwild I

649 Parkwild Dr
Council Bluffs, IA - 51503
Total Apartment Units: 48

Richard L Petersen (ackworth Property)

1904 Seventh Ave
Council Bluffs, IA - 51501
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1
Years In Service Since: 1987

Tracy H Mccurdy

320 Stutsman St
Council Bluffs, IA - 51503
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1
Years In Service Since: 1987

Richard L Petersen (council Bluffs Property)

765 Ave D
Council Bluffs, IA - 51503
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1
Years In Service Since: 1987

1279 Park Ave

127 Park Ave
Council Bluffs, IA - 51503
Total Apartment Units: 5
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 5
Years In Service Since: 1988

83 & 87 Glenview Dr

83 Glenview Dr
Council Bluffs, IA - 51501
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
Years In Service Since: 1988

John Beckman

605 N 40th St
Council Bluffs, IA - 51501
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
Years In Service Since: 1988

Larry A West

609 N 40th St
Council Bluffs, IA - 51501
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
Years In Service Since: 1988

Ronald M Anderson

613 N 40th St
Council Bluffs, IA - 51501
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
Years In Service Since: 1988

27-31 Glenview Dr

27 Glenview Dr
Council Bluffs, IA - 51501
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
Years In Service Since: 1989

2719-2721 Second Ave

2719 Second Ave
Council Bluffs, IA - 51501
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
Years In Service Since: 1989

28-32 Glenview Dr

28 Glenview Dr
Council Bluffs, IA - 51501
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
Years In Service Since: 1989

35 39 Glenview Drive

35 Glenview Dr
Council Bluffs, IA - 51501
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
Years In Service Since: 1989

Ben James Partnership No 2

3407 11th Ave
Council Bluffs, IA - 51501
Total Apartment Units: 4
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 4
Years In Service Since: 1989

Buttner & Patton Duplex

36 Glenview Dr
Council Bluffs, IA - 51501
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
Years In Service Since: 1989

4122 & 4124 Avenue C

4122 Ave C
Council Bluffs, IA - 51501
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
Years In Service Since: 1989

Ben James Partnership No 1

4123 Ave C
Council Bluffs, IA - 51501
Total Apartment Units: 4
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 4
Years In Service Since: 1989

4128 & 4130 Avenue C

4128 Ave C
Council Bluffs, IA - 51501
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
Years In Service Since: 1989

4134-4136 Avenue C

4134 Ave C
Council Bluffs, IA - 51501
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
Years In Service Since: 1989

44-48 Glenview Dr

44 Glenview Dr
Council Bluffs, IA - 51501
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
Years In Service Since: 1989

Houghton-duplex

59 Glenview Dr
Council Bluffs, IA - 51501
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
Years In Service Since: 1989

3205 12th Ave

3205 12th Ave
Council Bluffs, IA - 51501
Total Apartment Units: 12
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 12
Years In Service Since: 1990

Kelley Apartments

2815 S 12th St
Council Bluffs, IA - 51501
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
Years In Service Since: 1991
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Glenview Project

99 Glenview Dr
Council Bluffs, IA - 51501
Total Apartment Units: 8
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 8
Years In Service Since: 1992
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Dara Investment

3213 12th Ave
Council Bluffs, IA - 51501
Total Apartment Units: 16
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 16
Years In Service Since: 1993

The Bluffs Apartments

2065 Nash Blvd
Council Bluffs, IA - 51501
Total Apartment Units: 124
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 124
1 Bedroom apartments 32
2 Bedroom apartments 80
3 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 1996

The Bluffs Apartments Phase Ii

2095 Nash Blvd
Council Bluffs, IA - 51501
Total Apartment Units: 78
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 78
1 Bedroom apartments 16
2 Bedroom apartments 54
3 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 1996
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Western Trails Apartments

3201 Renner Dr
Council Bluffs, IA - 51501
Total Apartment Units: 90
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 90
2 Bedroom apartments 45
3 Bedroom apartments 45
Years In Service Since: 1997
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Featherstone Apartments

901 N 35th St
Council Bluffs, IA - 51501
Total Apartment Units: 147
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 147
1 Bedroom apartments 21
2 Bedroom apartments 65
3 Bedroom apartments 47
4 Bedroom apartments 14
Years In Service Since: 1999
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Parkwild Ii

649 Parkwild Dr
Council Bluffs, IA - 51503
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
1 Bedroom apartments 5
2 Bedroom apartments 37
3 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 1999
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Western Trails Ii Apartments

3201 Renner Dr
Council Bluffs, IA - 51501
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
2 Bedroom apartments 18
3 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 1999
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Bennett Building

405 W Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA - 51503
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
1 Bedroom apartments 15
2 Bedroom apartments 15
Years In Service Since: 2001
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Sherwood Place

2331 Sherwood Dr
Council Bluffs, IA - 51503
Total Apartment Units: 32
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 32
2 Bedroom apartments 16
3 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2001
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Chapel Ridge Of Council Bluffs

4506 Chapel Ridge Ln
Council Bluffs, IA - 51501
Total Apartment Units: 160
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 160
1 Bedroom apartments 16
2 Bedroom apartments 88
3 Bedroom apartments 48
4 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Thornbury Way

1951 Nash Blvd
Council Bluffs, IA - 51501
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
2 Bedroom apartments 20
3 Bedroom apartments 6
4 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Salisbury Court

1831 Nash Blvd
Council Bluffs, IA - 51501
Total Apartment Units: 18
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 18
2 Bedroom apartments 10
3 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Heartland Homes

1503 Ave J
Council Bluffs, IA - 51501
Total Apartment Units: 16
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 16
1 Bedroom apartments 2
2 Bedroom apartments 8
3 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

New Visions Center

1435 N 15th St
Council Bluffs, IA - 51501
Total Apartment Units: 26
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 26
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Prime Square Apartments

822 S Main St
Council Bluffs, IA - 51503
Total Apartment Units: 80
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 80
1 Bedroom apartments 50
2 Bedroom apartments 30
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Harvester Artist Lofts

1000 S Main St
Council Bluffs, IA - 51503
Total Apartment Units: 36
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 36
1 Bedroom apartments 10
2 Bedroom apartments 19
3 Bedroom apartments 5
Years In Service Since: 2010
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

The Rose Of Council Bluffs

2306 Sherwood Dr
Council Bluffs, IA - 51503
Total Apartment Units: 76
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 76
1 Bedroom apartments 71
2 Bedroom apartments 5
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Beacon Place

2400 S 19th St
Council Bluffs, IA - 51501
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
1 Bedroom apartments 3
2 Bedroom apartments 31
3 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 2013
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Bluffs Towers Apartments

38 Pearl St
Council Bluffs, IA - 51503
Total Apartment Units: 70
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 70
1 Bedroom apartments 29
2 Bedroom apartments 1
4 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2018
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Council Bluffs, IA

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Pottawattamie County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Mosaic Xv

2407 Ave. L
Council Bluffs, IA - 51501
Phone: 402-896-3884
Total Apartment Units: 14
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Indian Creek Apartments

2918 N Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA - 51503
Phone: (712) 322-0582
Total Apartment Units: 12
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Kanesville Heights

2310 Sherwood Drive
Council Bluffs, IA - 51503
Phone: 712-256-5608
Total Apartment Units: 37
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Featherstone Townhomes

901 N 35th St
Council Bluffs, IA - 51501
Phone: (712) 323-7555
Total Apartment Units: 147
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Woodbury Pines Townhomes

532 Woodbury Ave
Council Bluffs, IA - 51503
Phone: 712-323-0383
Total Apartment Units: 100
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Plains View Apartments

2431 Avenue N
Council Bluffs, IA - 51501
Phone: (402) 952-4579
Total Apartment Units: 30
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Northgate Townhomes

1222 N 31st St
Council Bluffs, IA - 51501
Phone: 402-345-3625
Total Apartment Units: 66
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

North Avenue Tower

103 North Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA - 51503
Phone: 712-323-0684
Total Apartment Units: 100
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Maple Park Apartments - Council Bluffs

3524 2nd Ave
Council Bluffs, IA - 51501
Phone: 712-322-8977
Total Apartment Units: 51
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Camelot Village

1105 S 3rd St
Council Bluffs, IA - 51503
Phone: 712-328-2525
Total Apartment Units: 36
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Bluffs Towers

38 Pearl St
Council Bluffs, IA - 51503
Phone: 712-322-9392
Total Apartment Units: 70
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in IA?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.