Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Ottumwa, IA

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Wapello 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 2022 in Ottumwa, Iowa.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2022Median Family Income2022 Yearly Income Limit2022 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Wapello County, IA$65,300Very Low Income (50%)$27,650$31,600$35,550$39,450$42,650
Extremely Low Income (30%)$16,600$18,950$23,030$27,750$32,470
Low Income (80%) $44,200$50,500$56,800$63,100$68,150

Wapello County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Wapello County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Wapello County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Ottumwa Housing Authority

935 West Main Street
Ottumwa, IA - 52501
Wapello County
Website: https://www.ohatowers.org/
Phone Number: (641) 682-8369

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

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Ottumwa, 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.

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 Ottumwa, IA Wapello County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$625Estimated $187.50 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$823Estimated $246.90 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1043Estimated $312.90 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1270Estimated $381.00 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Ottumwa, 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.

Oak Terrace

561 Ottumwa St
Ottumwa, IA - 52501
Total Apartment Units: 12
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 12
3 Bedroom apartments 10
4 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Prairie Townhomes

910 Locust St
Ottumwa, IA - 52501
Total Apartment Units: 19
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 19
1 Bedroom apartments 2
2 Bedroom apartments 11
3 Bedroom apartments 3
4 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Emerald Hill Apartments

1600 Steller Ave
Ottumwa, IA - 52501
Total Apartment Units: 36
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 36
1 Bedroom apartments 9
2 Bedroom apartments 18
3 Bedroom apartments 9
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Washington Apartments

539 W 4th St
Ottumwa, IA - 52501
Total Apartment Units: 52
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 52
1 Bedroom apartments 11
2 Bedroom apartments 24
3 Bedroom apartments 17
Years In Service Since: 2019
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Ottumwa, 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 Wapello County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Wapello Woods

720 N Fellows Ave
Ottumwa, IA - 52501
Phone: (641) 868-2995
Total Apartment Units: 46
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Hillside Apts ~ Ottumwa

118 S Union St
Ottumwa, IA - 52501
Phone: (515) 683-3726
Total Apartment Units: 44
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 Iowa?

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.