Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Burlington, IA
There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Burlington with roughly 950 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $248 to $416 per month. Median reported wait: about 5 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Burlington
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Burlington
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Heights Public Housing | 194 | $368 | 5 mo |
| Greenway of Burlington LIHTCPB Section 8 | 134 | $333 | — |
| Robinson Heights Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Robinson Heights Associates PB Section 8 | 100 | $371 | — |
| Hotel Burlington Senior Housing LIHTC | 75 | — | — |
| Steamboat Landing PB Section 8 | 75 | $248 | — |
| The Burlington Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| Friedenheim Community §202 Senior | 54 | $393 | — |
| Columbia Townhouses LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Black Hawk Village LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Midtown Gardens PB Section 8 | 18 | $369 | — |
| Hamilton Place Apartments §202 Senior | 15 | $416 | — |
| Walton Group Home PB Section 8 | 12 | $376 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Burlington (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenway of Burlington LIHTCPB Section 8 | 134 | $333 | — |
| Robinson Heights Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Robinson Heights Associates PB Section 8 | 100 | $371 | — |
| Steamboat Landing PB Section 8 | 75 | $248 | — |
| The Burlington Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| Midtown Gardens PB Section 8 | 18 | $369 | — |
| Walton Group Home PB Section 8 | 12 | $376 | — |
Public housing developments in Burlington
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Heights Public Housing | 194 | $368 | 5 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Burlington
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Burlington Senior Housing LIHTC | 75 | — | — |
| Columbia Townhouses LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Black Hawk Village LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Des Moines County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Des Moines County: studio $733, 1-BR $810, 2-BR $1,063, 3-BR $1,369, 4-BR $1,426.
Full FMR table for Des Moines County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Burlington
- 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
- Des Moines, IA
- Cedar Rapids, IA
- Davenport, IA
- Sioux City, IA
- Council Bluffs, IA
- West Des Moines, IA
- Waterloo, IA
- Dubuque, IA
- Iowa City, IA
- Muscatine, IA
- Ames, IA
- Newton, IA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.