Sunset Retirement Home South PB Section 8 Spencer, IA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Sunset Retirement Home South is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Spencer, IA with 28 units reporting 89% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $385/month on average.
28
total units
89%
occupancy
$385
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 328 Grand Ave, Spencer, IA 51301 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,414/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,414/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 20% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 68% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Sunset Retirement Home South
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 328 Grand Ave, 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).
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
- Fairway Estates LIHTC
- Old Spencer School LIHTCPB Section 8
- Sunset Retirement Home East §202 Senior
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Sunset Retirement Home South 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 South?
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 South?
Contact the management office at 328 Grand Ave 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.