Melrose Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 Iowa City, IA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Melrose Ridge is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Iowa City, IA with 18 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

18
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address4435 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units18
Placed in service2007

How to apply at Melrose Ridge

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 4435 Melrose Ave, 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
Iowa City Iha Senior Housing I LIHTCIowa City2 km
Lexington Place LIHTCIowa City2 km
Coral Village PB Section 8Coralville2.4 km
Coral Ridge Apts I LIHTCCoralville3.3 km
Coral Ridge Apts Ii LIHTCCoralville3.3 km
Coral Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Coralville3.4 km
Coral North Apartments LIHTCCoralville4.4 km
Corridor Woods LIHTCPB Section 8Iowa City4.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Melrose Ridge have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. 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 Melrose Ridge?
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 Melrose Ridge?
Contact the management office at 4435 Melrose Ave 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.