Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Dubuque, IA

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Dubuque 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 Dubuque, IA.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2023Median Family Income2023 Yearly Income Limit2023 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Dubuque County, IA$103,200Very Low Income (50%)$41,700$46,300$50,050$53,750$57,450
Extremely Low Income (30%)$25,050$30,000$35,140$40,280$45,420
Low Income (80%) $66,700$74,100$80,050$86,000$91,900

Dubuque County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Dubuque 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 Dubuque 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.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Eastern Iowa Regional Housing Authority

7600 Commerce Park
Dubuque, IA - 52002
Dubuque County
Website: https://www.ecia.org/index.cfm
Phone Number: 563-556-4166

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

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Dubuque, 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 Dubuque, IA Dubuque County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$634Estimated $190.20 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$834Estimated $250.20 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1112Estimated $333.60 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1427Estimated $428.10 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Dubuque, 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.

2605 & 2605 1/2 White St

2605 White St
Dubuque, IA - 52001
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2
Years In Service Since: 1988

Lawlor & Garvey Places

483 Loras Blvd
Dubuque, IA - 52001
Total Apartment Units: 16
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 16
Years In Service Since: 1993

Applewood Senior Apartments I

3125 Pennsylvania Ave
Dubuque, IA - 52001
Total Apartment Units: 47
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 47
Years In Service Since: 1994
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Rehabilitation Of 243-247 W 11th St

243 W 11th St
Dubuque, IA - 52001
Total Apartment Units: 10
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 10
1 Bedroom apartments 6
2 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 1995
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Applewood Senior Apartments Ii

3175 Pennsylvania Ave
Dubuque, IA - 52001
Total Apartment Units: 45
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 45
1 Bedroom apartments 23
2 Bedroom apartments 22
Years In Service Since: 1995
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Henry Stout Senior Apartments

125 W Ninth St
Dubuque, IA - 52001
Total Apartment Units: 33
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 33
1 Bedroom apartments 31
2 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 2002
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Arbor Glen

2650 Raven Oaks Dr
Dubuque, IA - 52001
Total Apartment Units: 64
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 64
2 Bedroom apartments 48
3 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Kennedy Point

3395 John F Kennedy Rd
Dubuque, IA - 52002
Total Apartment Units: 16
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 16
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Upper Main Revitalization Project

1042 Main St
Dubuque, IA - 52001
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
1 Bedroom apartments 14
2 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Washington Court

1798 Washington St
Dubuque, IA - 52001
Total Apartment Units: 36
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 36
1 Bedroom apartments 24
2 Bedroom apartments 12
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Applewood Iii

3225 Pennsylvania Ave
Dubuque, IA - 52001
Total Apartment Units: 42
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 42
1 Bedroom apartments 12
2 Bedroom apartments 31
Years In Service Since: 2010

Dubuque Senior Apartments

1401 Wingate Dr
Dubuque, IA - 52002
Total Apartment Units: 61
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 61
1 Bedroom apartments 21
2 Bedroom apartments 40
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

The Rose Of Dubuque

3390 Lake Ridge Dr
Dubuque, IA - 52003
Total Apartment Units: 70
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 70
1 Bedroom apartments 64
2 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Applewood Iv

3275 Pennsylvania Ave
Dubuque, IA - 52001
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
1 Bedroom apartments 27
2 Bedroom apartments 33
Years In Service Since: 2017
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Fifteenth Street Apartments

180 W 15th
Dubuque, IA - 52001
Total Apartment Units: 36
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 36
1 Bedroom apartments 20
2 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2019
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Marquette Hall

2222 Queen St
Dubuque, IA - 52001
Total Apartment Units: 28
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 28
1 Bedroom apartments 20
2 Bedroom apartments 8
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 Dubuque, 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 Dubuque 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.

Sheridan Village

701 Hogrefe Ave
Dubuque, IA - 52001
Phone: (563) 557-7706
Total Apartment Units: 60
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Hillcrest Apartments

3290 Hillcrest Rd
Dubuque, IA - 52001
Phone: (563) 556-9430
Total Apartment Units: 108
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Ecumenical Tower

250 W 6th St
Dubuque, IA - 52001
Phone: (563) 556-5125
Total Apartment Units: 88
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Alverno Apartments

3525 Windsor Ave
Dubuque, IA - 52001
Phone: 563-582-2364
Total Apartment Units: 100
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.


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.