Hershey Manor PB Section 8 Muscatine, IA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Hershey Manor is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Muscatine, IA with 50 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $396/month on average.
50
total units
90%
occupancy
$396
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1810 Mulberry Ave, Muscatine, IA 52761 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,938/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,938/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 36% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 56% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Hershey Manor
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 1810 Mulberry Ave, Muscatine; 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 (~$396/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Muscatine
- Clark House Public Housing
- Muscatine Tower Apts. PB Section 8
- Cedar Park LIHTCPB Section 8
- Sycamore Apts LIHTC
- Cedar Hills PB Section 8
- Harrison Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Colorado Senior Lofts LIHTC
- Grandview Senior Lofts LIHTC
- Cottage Grove LIHTC
- Oak Park Senior Living LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mwa Ii Group Home §811 | Muscatine | 2 km |
| Cedar Hills PB Section 8 | Muscatine | 2 km |
| Steamboat Village Apartments LIHTC | Muscatine | 2.2 km |
| Welch Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Muscatine | 2.2 km |
| Colorado Park Apts LIHTC | Muscatine | 2.5 km |
| Fulton Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Muscatine | 2.5 km |
| Drake Schauland Apts LIHTC | Muscatine | 2.8 km |
| Harmony Place §811 | Muscatine | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Muscatine
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Hershey Manor 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 Hershey Manor?
Residents report average rents near $396/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 Hershey Manor?
Contact the management office at 1810 Mulberry Ave in Muscatine. 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.