How many low income apartments are in Boone, IA?

HUD administrative data tracks 9 subsidized properties in Boone with approximately 398 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Boone?

Tenant-paid rents in Boone's assisted buildings typically range from about $233 to $389 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Boone?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Boone?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Boone County: about $788/mo for one-bedroom and $1,026/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Boone, IA

There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Boone with roughly 398 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $233 to $389 per month. Median reported wait: about 22 months.

assisted properties

398

subsidized units

$311

typical rent

22 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Boone

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Boone

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Cirha Public Housing Public Housing	132	$389	22 mo
Pinnacle of Boone LIHTC	72	—	—
Boone Sundance Apts LIHTC	40	—	—
Pinnacle Apartments PB Section 8	34	$233	—
Linden Apts LIHTC	25	—	—
Boone Park Apts LIHTC	24	—	—
Cedar Manor Apts LIHTC	24	—	—
Cedar Manor Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Candleridge Apts of Boone LIHTC	23	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Boone (project-based)

These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Pinnacle Apartments PB Section 8	34	$233	—
Cedar Manor Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—

Public housing developments in Boone

Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Cirha Public Housing Public Housing	132	$389	22 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Boone

Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Pinnacle of Boone LIHTC	72	—	—
Boone Sundance Apts LIHTC	40	—	—
Linden Apts LIHTC	25	—	—
Boone Park Apts LIHTC	24	—	—
Cedar Manor Apts LIHTC	24	—	—
Candleridge Apts of Boone LIHTC	23	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Boone County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Boone County: studio $783, 1-BR $788, 2-BR $1,026, 3-BR $1,427, 4-BR $1,500.

Full FMR table for Boone County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Boone

Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.