Hillcrest Apartments PB Section 8 Dubuque, IA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Hillcrest Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Dubuque, IA with 99 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $345/month on average.
99
total units
94%
occupancy
$345
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 3290 Hillcrest Rd, Dubuque, IA 52001 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,544/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,195/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 36% |
How to apply at Hillcrest Apartments
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 3290 Hillcrest Rd, Dubuque; 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 (~$345/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Applewood Senior Apts Ii LIHTC | Dubuque | 1.1 km |
| Applewood Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Dubuque | 1.1 km |
| Kennedy Point LIHTC | Dubuque | 2.4 km |
| Asbury Meadows Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Asbury | 2.5 km |
| Roosevelt West LIHTC | Dubuque | 2.8 km |
| Fifteenth Street Apartments LIHTC | Dubuque | 4.2 km |
| Washington Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | Dubuque | 4.2 km |
| Maler's & Schmidt Apts LIHTC | Dubuque | 4.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Hillcrest Apartments 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 Hillcrest Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $345/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 Hillcrest Apartments?
Contact the management office at 3290 Hillcrest Rd in Dubuque. 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.