Project Independence PB Section 8 Cedar Rapids, IA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Project Independence is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Cedar Rapids, IA with 19 units reporting 74% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $323/month on average.
19
total units
74%
occupancy
$323
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 4002 Sherman St NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,472/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,399/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 100% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 82% |
How to apply at Project Independence
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 4002 Sherman St NE, Cedar Rapids; 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 (~$323/mo average here).
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- Westdale Apartments LIHTC
- Alexandra Apts LIHTC
- Glenbrook Apartments PB Section 8
- Linwood Apartments PB Section 8
- Oak Hill Jackson Brickstone LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy Manor of Cedar Rapids LIHTCPB Section 8 | Cedar Rapids | 2.2 km |
| Westover Manor PB Section 8 | Cedar Rapids | 2.5 km |
| Ashton Square Apts LIHTC | Cedar Rapids | 2.8 km |
| Valley View Apts LIHTC | Cedar Rapids | 2.8 km |
| Country Hill Apts Ii LIHTC | Cedar Rapids | 2.8 km |
| Blairs Ferry Ltd LIHTC | Cedar Rapids | 2.8 km |
| Blairs Ferry Housing §811 | Cedar Rapids | 2.8 km |
| Commonwealth Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Cedar Rapids | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Project Independence 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 Project Independence?
Residents report average rents near $323/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 Project Independence?
Contact the management office at 4002 Sherman St NE in Cedar Rapids. 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.