Plains View Apartments PB Section 8 Council Bluffs, IA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Plains View Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Council Bluffs, IA with 30 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $375/month on average.
30
total units
93%
occupancy
$375
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2431 Avenue N, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,535/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,079/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 17% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 93% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 66% |
How to apply at Plains View 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 2431 Avenue N, Council Bluffs; 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 (~$375/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Council Bluffs
- Regal Towers Public Housing
- Chapel Ridge of Council Bluffs LIHTC
- The Bluffs Apts LIHTC
- Featherstone Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Woodbury Pines Apts. PB Section 8
- North Avenue Tower Apts. PB Section 8
- Western Trails Apts LIHTC
- Dudley Court Public Housing
- Prime Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- The Bluffs Apts Phase Ii LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northgate Apts. PB Section 8 | Council Bluffs | 0.8 km |
| Thornbury Way LIHTC | Council Bluffs | 1.4 km |
| Lydia House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Omaha | 2 km |
| The Rebuilding Lives Center LIHTCPB Section 8 | Omaha | 2 km |
| Maple Park Apts. PB Section 8 | Council Bluffs | 2 km |
| Parkwild I LIHTC | Council Bluffs | 2 km |
| Parkwild Ii LIHTC | Council Bluffs | 2 km |
| Rebuilding Lives LIHTC | Omaha | 2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Council Bluffs
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Plains View 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 Plains View Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $375/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 Plains View Apartments?
Contact the management office at 2431 Avenue N in Council Bluffs. 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.