Cottages at Johnston Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 Johnston, IA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Cottages at Johnston Commons is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Johnston, IA with 31 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
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| Address | 5814 Northglenn Dr, Johnston, IA 50131 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 31 |
| Placed in service | 2011 |
How to apply at Cottages at Johnston Commons
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 5814 Northglenn Dr, Johnston; 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.
Other subsidized housing in Johnston
- Chapelridge at Johnston LIHTC
- Cornerstone Commons LIHTCPB Section 8
- Ahepa 192 Apts. PB Section 8
- 59th Avenue Senior Lofts LIHTC
- Johnston Crossing LIHTC
- Johnston Crossing Ii LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cross Creek Apts of Urbandale LIHTC | Urbandale | 5.6 km |
| Cross Creek Apts of Urbandale LIHTC | Urbandale | 5.6 km |
| Douglas Woods Apts LIHTC | Des Moines | 6.5 km |
| Meadowlark Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Grimes | 6.7 km |
| Oak Crossing LIHTC | Grimes | 6.8 km |
| Oakview Terrace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 7.5 km |
| Jacob's Place Apartments PB Section 8 | Des Moines | 7.5 km |
| Mlk Crossing Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 7.9 km |
← All subsidized housing in Johnston
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Cottages at Johnston Commons 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 Cottages at Johnston Commons?
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 Cottages at Johnston Commons?
Contact the management office at 5814 Northglenn Dr in Johnston. 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.