Crossroads Square PB Section 8 Waterloo, IA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Crossroads Square is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Waterloo, IA with 80 units reporting 84% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $300/month on average.
80
total units
84%
occupancy
$300
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1820 E Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,519/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,367/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 31% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Crossroads Square
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 1820 E Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo; 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 (~$300/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway Towers Public Housing | Waterloo | 2.5 km |
| Pinnacle Apts of Waterloo LIHTC | Waterloo | 2.8 km |
| Renaissance Park Apartments PB Section 8 | Waterloo | 3.3 km |
| Fox Meadows Apts LIHTC | Evansdale | 3.4 km |
| Marsh Place LIHTC | Waterloo | 3.4 km |
| Evans Village PB Section 8 | Evansdale | 3.5 km |
| Stokes Manor LIHTC | Waterloo | 3.7 km |
| Liberty Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Waterloo | 4.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Crossroads Square 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 Crossroads Square?
Residents report average rents near $300/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 Crossroads Square?
Contact the management office at 1820 E Ridgeway Ave in Waterloo. 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.