Acorn Acres Public Housing Red Oak, IA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Acorn Acres is a Public Housing community in Red Oak, IA with 50 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $446/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 3 months.
50
total units
96%
occupancy
$446
avg resident rent
3 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1805 N 8th St Apt 1A, Red Oak, IA 51566 Map → |
| Average household income | $22,015/yr |
| Average personal income | $20,321/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 50% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 85% |
| One-bedroom share | 98% |
How to apply at Acorn Acres
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 1805 N 8th St Apt 1A, Red Oak; 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 (~$446/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Red Oak
- Acorn Acres Phase Ii PB Section 8
- City View Apts LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Halland Village Public Housing | Stanton | 11 km |
← All subsidized housing in Red Oak
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Acorn Acres 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 Acorn Acres?
Residents report average rents near $446/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 Acorn Acres?
Contact the management office at 1805 N 8th St Apt 1A in Red Oak. 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.