Ridge Village PB Section 8 Waterloo, IA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Ridge Village is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Waterloo, IA with 30 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $304/month on average.
30
total units
93%
occupancy
$304
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1262 Downing Ct, Waterloo, IA 50701 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,894/yr |
| Average personal income | $3,615/yr |
| People per unit | 3.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 20% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
How to apply at Ridge Village
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 1262 Downing Ct, Waterloo; 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 (~$304/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bill's Community Homes PB Section 8 | Waterloo | 0.8 km |
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| Epi Housing PB Section 8 | Waterloo | 0.8 km |
| Horizon Towers PB Section 8 | Cedar Falls | 2 km |
| Liberty Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Waterloo | 3.4 km |
| College Square Village I LIHTC | Cedar Falls | 3.5 km |
| College Square Village Ii LIHTC | Cedar Falls | 3.5 km |
| Pinnacle Apts of Waterloo LIHTC | Waterloo | 3.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Ridge Village 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 Ridge Village?
Residents report average rents near $304/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 Ridge Village?
Contact the management office at 1262 Downing Ct in Waterloo. 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.