Centerville Municipal Housing Agency Public Housing Centerville, IA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Centerville Municipal Housing Agency is a Public Housing community in Centerville, IA with 100 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $390/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 3 months.
100
total units
94%
occupancy
$390
avg resident rent
3 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 317 E Oak St, Centerville, IA 52544 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,749/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,144/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 21% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 71% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 85% |
| One-bedroom share | 50% |
How to apply at Centerville Municipal Housing Agency
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 317 E Oak St, Centerville; 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 (~$390/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Centerville
- Shamrock Heights Apartments PB Section 8
- The Landings LIHTC
- Centerville Senior Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8
← All subsidized housing in Centerville
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Centerville Municipal Housing Agency 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 Centerville Municipal Housing Agency?
Residents report average rents near $390/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 Centerville Municipal Housing Agency?
Contact the management office at 317 E Oak St in Centerville. 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.