Sunset Retirement Home - North PB Section 8 Spencer, IA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Sunset Retirement Home - North is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Spencer, IA with 50 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $385/month on average.
50
total units
96%
occupancy
$385
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 118 E 21st St, Spencer, IA 51301 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,369/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,007/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 72% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Sunset Retirement Home - North
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 118 E 21st 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 (~$385/mo average here).
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Sunset Retirement Home - North 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 Sunset Retirement Home - North?
Residents report average rents near $385/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 - North?
Contact the management office at 118 E 21st 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.