Southview Village Public Housing Essex, IA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Southview Village is a Public Housing community in Essex, IA with 15 units reporting 87% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $475/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 2 months.
15
total units
87%
occupancy
$475
avg resident rent
2 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 604 South Ave Apt 1, Essex, IA 51638 Map → |
| Average household income | $23,009/yr |
| Average personal income | $19,941/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 31% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Southview Village
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 604 South Ave Apt 1, Essex; 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 (~$475/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Park of Shenandoah PB Section 8 | Shenandoah | 8.9 km |
| Nishna Productions Group Home PB Section 8 | Shenandoah | 8.9 km |
| Forest Park Manor Public Housing | Shenandoah | 9.7 km |
| Valley Apts LIHTC | Shenandoah | 10.3 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Southview Village 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 Southview Village?
Residents report average rents near $475/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 Southview Village?
Contact the management office at 604 South Ave Apt 1 in Essex. 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.