Deer Creek Apts Public Housing Fort Dodge, IA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Deer Creek Apts is a Public Housing community in Fort Dodge, IA with 135 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $440/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 17 months.
135
total units
98%
occupancy
$440
avg resident rent
17 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 700 S 17th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501 Map → |
| Average household income | $23,002/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,237/yr |
| People per unit | 1.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 50% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
| One-bedroom share | 64% |
How to apply at Deer Creek Apts
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 700 S 17th St, Fort Dodge; 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 (~$440/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Fort Dodge
- Westridge Townhomes PB Section 8
- Wahkonsa Manor LIHTCPB Section 8
- Garden Village Apartments PB Section 8
- Evergreen Estates I LIHTC
- Heartland Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8
- Northridge Apts LIHTC
- Central Place LIHTC
- Evergreen Estates Ii LIHTC
- Town Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Northridge Apts Ii LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 704 14th Ave N LIHTC | Fort Dodge | 2.4 km |
| 704 14th Ave N LIHTC | Fort Dodge | 2.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Fort Dodge
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Deer Creek Apts 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 Deer Creek Apts?
Residents report average rents near $440/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 Deer Creek Apts?
Contact the management office at 700 S 17th St in Fort Dodge. 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.