Bluffs Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 Council Bluffs, IA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bluffs Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Council Bluffs, IA with 70 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $306/month on average.
70
total units
97%
occupancy
$306
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 38 Pearl St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,838/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,662/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 99% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 99% |
How to apply at Bluffs Towers
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 38 Pearl St, Council Bluffs; 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 (~$306/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Council Bluffs
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- Chapel Ridge of Council Bluffs LIHTC
- The Bluffs Apts LIHTC
- Featherstone Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Woodbury Pines Apts. PB Section 8
- North Avenue Tower Apts. PB Section 8
- Western Trails Apts LIHTC
- Dudley Court Public Housing
- Prime Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- The Bluffs Apts Phase Ii LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1279 Park Ave LIHTC | Council Bluffs | 0.8 km |
| Harvester Artist Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Council Bluffs | 1.1 km |
| Camelot Village PB Section 8 | Council Bluffs | 1.1 km |
| 1613 S 13th St LIHTC | Council Bluffs | 1.4 km |
| New Visions Center LIHTCPB Section 8 | Council Bluffs | 2 km |
| Heartland Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Council Bluffs | 2 km |
| Parkwild I LIHTC | Council Bluffs | 2.4 km |
| Parkwild Ii LIHTC | Council Bluffs | 2.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Council Bluffs
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bluffs Towers have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Bluffs Towers?
Residents report average rents near $306/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 Bluffs Towers?
Contact the management office at 38 Pearl St in Council Bluffs. 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.