Sunset Retirement Home East §202 Senior Spencer, IA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Sunset Retirement Home East is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in Spencer, IA with 12 units reporting 83% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $338/month on average.
12
total units
83%
occupancy
$338
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 E 20th St, Spencer, IA 51301 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,178/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,178/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 25% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Sunset Retirement Home East
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office at 111 E 20th St, Spencer; 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 (~$338/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Spencer
- Sunset Apartments LIHTC
- Spencer Manor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Sunset Retirement Home - North PB Section 8
- Northwest Apts LIHTC
- Southern Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8
- Sunset Retirement Home South PB Section 8
- Fairway Estates LIHTC
- Old Spencer School LIHTCPB Section 8
← All subsidized housing in Spencer
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Sunset Retirement Home East have?
Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing). Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
How much is rent at Sunset Retirement Home East?
Residents report average rents near $338/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 Sunset Retirement Home East?
Contact the management office at 111 E 20th St in Spencer. 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.