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.

31
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
Address5814 Northglenn Dr, Johnston, IA 50131 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units31
Placed in service2011

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 5814 Northglenn Dr, Johnston; 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 Johnston

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Cross Creek Apts of Urbandale LIHTCUrbandale5.6 km
Cross Creek Apts of Urbandale LIHTCUrbandale5.6 km
Douglas Woods Apts LIHTCDes Moines6.5 km
Meadowlark Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8Grimes6.7 km
Oak Crossing LIHTCGrimes6.8 km
Oakview Terrace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8Des Moines7.5 km
Jacob's Place Apartments PB Section 8Des Moines7.5 km
Mlk Crossing Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Des Moines7.9 km

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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.

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.