Capitol House Apts. PB Section 8 Iowa City, IA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Capitol House Apts. is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Iowa City, IA with 81 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $349/month on average.
81
total units
95%
occupancy
$349
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 320 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,633/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,267/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 97% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Capitol House Apts.
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 320 S Dubuque St, Iowa City; 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 (~$349/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Del Ray Ridge Lp LIHTC | Iowa City | 1.1 km |
| Systems Sandusky Group Home §811 | Iowa City | 2.2 km |
| Birch House §811 | Iowa City | 2.2 km |
| Nex LIHTC | Iowa City | 2.4 km |
| Systems Unlimited Group Homes PB Section 8 | Iowa City | 2.4 km |
| Berry Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | Iowa City | 2.4 km |
| Corridor Woods LIHTCPB Section 8 | Iowa City | 2.8 km |
| Whispering Garden LIHTCPB Section 8 | Iowa City | 4.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Capitol House Apts. have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Capitol House Apts.?
Residents report average rents near $349/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 Capitol House Apts.?
Contact the management office at 320 S Dubuque St in Iowa City. 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.