Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Iowa City, IA

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Johnson 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 2023 in Iowa City, IA.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2023Median Family Income2023 Yearly Income Limit2023 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Johnson County, IA$129,500Very Low Income (50%)$51,950$57,700$62,350$66,950$71,550
Extremely Low Income (30%)$31,150$34,600$37,400$40,280$45,420
Low Income (80%) $83,100$92,300$99,700$107,100$114,500

HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Iowa City, IA

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Iowa City, 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 Iowa City, IA Johnson County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$848Estimated $254.40 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$1063Estimated $318.90 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1510Estimated $453.00 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1819Estimated $545.70 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Iowa City, 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.

Iowa City Villa Garden Apartments

861 Cross Park Ave
Iowa City, IA - 52240
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
Years In Service Since: 1993
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Citizen Building Apartments

319 E Washington St
Iowa City, IA - 52240
Total Apartment Units: 18
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 18
1 Bedroom apartments 18
Years In Service Since: 1995
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Iowa City Iha Senior Housing I

1259 Shannon Dr
Iowa City, IA - 52246
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
1 Bedroom apartments 28
2 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 2000
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Regency Heights Apartments

1010 Scott Park Dr
Iowa City, IA - 52245
Total Apartment Units: 37
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 37
1 Bedroom apartments 26
2 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 2000
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Regency Heights Senior Ii

1060 Scott Park Dr
Iowa City, IA - 52245
Total Apartment Units: 38
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 38
1 Bedroom apartments 23
2 Bedroom apartments 14
Years In Service Since: 2001
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Lexington Place

1229 Shannon Dr
Iowa City, IA - 52246
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
1 Bedroom apartments 28
2 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 2002
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Emerson Point

1355 Shannon Dr
Iowa City, IA - 52246
Total Apartment Units: 54
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 54
1 Bedroom apartments 54
Years In Service Since: 2003
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Whispering Garden

2417 Whispering Meadow Dr
Iowa City, IA - 52240
Total Apartment Units: 12
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 12
3 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Berry Court

2160 Taylor Dr
Iowa City, IA - 52240
Total Apartment Units: 14
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 14
2 Bedroom apartments 5
3 Bedroom apartments 9
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Melrose Ridge

4435 Melrose Ave
Iowa City, IA - 52246
Total Apartment Units: 18
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 18
1 Bedroom apartments 16
2 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Aniston Village

1062 Chamberlain Dr
Iowa City, IA - 52240
Total Apartment Units: 22
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 22
3 Bedroom apartments 22
Years In Service Since: 2010
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Corridor Woods

720 Foster Rd
Iowa City, IA - 52245
Total Apartment Units: 22
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 22
3 Bedroom apartments 22
Years In Service Since: 2013
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Diamond Senior Apartments Of Iowa City

1030 William St
Iowa City, IA - 52240
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
1 Bedroom apartments 19
2 Bedroom apartments 21
Years In Service Since: 2017
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Pheasant Ridge

2626 Bartelt Rd
Iowa City, IA - 52246
Total Apartment Units: 248
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 248
1 Bedroom apartments 80
2 Bedroom apartments 80
3 Bedroom apartments 80
4 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2017
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Iowa City, 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 Johnson 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.

Systems Sandusky Group Home

645 Sandusky Dr
Iowa City, IA - 52240
Phone: 319-338-9212
Total Apartment Units: 6
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

Systems Unlimited Group Homes

939/941 Pepper Drive
Iowa City, IA - 52240
Phone: (319) 338-9212
Total Apartment Units: 78
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Pheasant Ridge Apartments

2626 Bartelt Rd
Iowa City, IA - 52246
Phone: (319) 351-0439
Total Apartment Units: 248
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Ecumenical Towers

320 E Washington St
Iowa City, IA - 52240
Phone: (319) 338-7450
Total Apartment Units: 81
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously 202/81

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.

Capitol House Apartments

320 S Dubuque St
Iowa City, IA - 52240
Phone: 319-338-2127
Total Apartment Units: 81
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Birch House

745 Pepper Dr
Iowa City, IA - 52240
Phone: 319-341-9849
Total Apartment Units: 5
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

Autumn Park Apartments ~ Iowa City

913 Willow St
Iowa City, IA - 52245
Phone: (319) 337-7176
Total Apartment Units: 64
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized


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.