Ridgeway Towers Public Housing Waterloo, IA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Ridgeway Towers is a Public Housing community in Waterloo, IA with 50 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $413/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 2 months.
50
total units
94%
occupancy
$413
avg resident rent
2 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 225 W Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,834/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,764/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 70% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 96% |
How to apply at Ridgeway Towers
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 225 W Ridgeway Ave, 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 (~$413/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Waterloo | 1.7 km |
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| Epi Housing PB Section 8 | Waterloo | 3.7 km |
| Marsh Place LIHTC | Waterloo | 3.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Ridgeway Towers 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 Ridgeway Towers?
Residents report average rents near $413/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 Ridgeway Towers?
Contact the management office at 225 W Ridgeway Ave 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.