Iowa City Public Housing Public Housing Iowa City, IA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Iowa City Public Housing is a Public Housing community in Iowa City, IA with 86 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $581/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 46 months.
86
total units
92%
occupancy
$581
avg resident rent
46 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 404 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240 Map → |
| Average household income | $26,226/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,878/yr |
| People per unit | 3.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 71% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 6% |
How to apply at Iowa City Public Housing
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 404 E College St, Iowa City; 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 (~$581/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Iowa City
- Pheasant Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Capitol House Apts. PB Section 8
- Ecumenical Towers PB Section 8
- Autumn Park of Iowa City PB Section 8
- Emerson Point LIHTC
- Iowa City Villa Garden Apts LIHTC
- Systems Unlimited Group Homes PB Section 8
- Diamond Senior Apartments of Iowa City LIHTCPB Section 8
- Regency Heights Senior Ii LIHTC
- Regency Heights Apts LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Del Ray Ridge Lp LIHTC | Iowa City | 1.1 km |
| Systems Sandusky Group Home §811 | Iowa City | 2.2 km |
| Birch House §811 | Iowa City | 2.2 km |
| Nex LIHTC | Iowa City | 2.4 km |
| Systems Unlimited Group Homes PB Section 8 | Iowa City | 2.4 km |
| Berry Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | Iowa City | 2.4 km |
| Corridor Woods LIHTCPB Section 8 | Iowa City | 2.8 km |
| Whispering Garden LIHTCPB Section 8 | Iowa City | 4.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Iowa City
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Iowa City Public Housing 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 Iowa City Public Housing?
Residents report average rents near $581/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 Iowa City Public Housing?
Contact the management office at 404 E College St 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.