Emerson Point LIHTC Iowa City, IA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Emerson Point is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Iowa City, IA with 54 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

54
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
Address1355 Shannon Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units54
Placed in service2003

How to apply at Emerson Point

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 1355 Shannon Dr, Iowa City; 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 Iowa City

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Melrose Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8Iowa City2 km
Coral Village PB Section 8Coralville3.4 km
Del Ray Ridge Lp LIHTCIowa City4.2 km
Corridor Woods LIHTCPB Section 8Iowa City4.2 km
Citizen Building Apts LIHTCPB Section 8Iowa City4.3 km
Systems Sandusky Group Home §811Iowa City4.3 km
Birch House §811Iowa City4.3 km
Coral Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Coralville4.5 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Emerson Point have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). 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 Emerson Point?
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 Emerson Point?
Contact the management office at 1355 Shannon Dr in Iowa City. 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.