Commonwealth Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 Cedar Rapids, IA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Commonwealth Senior Apartments is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Cedar Rapids, IA with 84 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

84
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address1400 2nd Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units77
Placed in service2016

How to apply at Commonwealth Senior Apartments

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 1400 2nd Ave Se, Cedar Rapids; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

Other subsidized housing in Cedar Rapids

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

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Brown Apts LIHTCPB Section 8Cedar Rapids1.1 km
Irving Point LIHTCPB Section 8Cedar Rapids1.4 km
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The Roosevelt LIHTCPB Section 8Cedar Rapids2 km
Memorial Meadows Ltd Partnersh PB Section 8Cedar Rapids2 km
Oak Hill Manor PB Section 8Cedar Rapids2.2 km
Oak Park Village PB Section 8Cedar Rapids2.2 km
Osada Apts LIHTCCedar Rapids2.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Commonwealth Senior Apartments have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. 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 Commonwealth Senior Apartments?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Commonwealth Senior Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1400 2nd Ave Se in Cedar Rapids. 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.