Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Clinton, IA
There are 15 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Clinton with roughly 527 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $350 to $440 per month. Median reported wait: about 17 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Clinton
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Clinton
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Glen Apts & Hillside Apts LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| Park Tower/clin Ecum Hsg, Inc. PB Section 8 | 71 | $405 | — |
| Lyons Manor/clin Ecum No Inc PB Section 8 | 50 | $350 | — |
| Unselected Public Housing | 50 | $440 | 17 mo |
| 4th Avenue Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Countryside of Clinton LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| West Heights Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Meadow Heights Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Skyline Residential Services PB Section 8 | 20 | $388 | — |
| Clinton Block LIHTC | 19 | — | — |
| Van Allen LIHTC | 19 | — | — |
| Van Allen LIHTC | 17 | — | — |
| Armstrong Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| New Directions Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| North View Apts LIHTC | 7 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Clinton (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Tower/clin Ecum Hsg, Inc. PB Section 8 | 71 | $405 | — |
| Lyons Manor/clin Ecum No Inc PB Section 8 | 50 | $350 | — |
| 4th Avenue Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| West Heights Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Meadow Heights Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Skyline Residential Services PB Section 8 | 20 | $388 | — |
| Armstrong Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| New Directions Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Clinton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unselected Public Housing | 50 | $440 | 17 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Clinton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Glen Apts & Hillside Apts LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| Countryside of Clinton LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Clinton Block LIHTC | 19 | — | — |
| Van Allen LIHTC | 19 | — | — |
| Van Allen LIHTC | 17 | — | — |
| North View Apts LIHTC | 7 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Clinton County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Clinton County: studio $659, 1-BR $729, 2-BR $956, 3-BR $1,184, 4-BR $1,507.
Full FMR table for Clinton County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Clinton
- 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
- Burlington, IA
- Muscatine, IA
- Ames, IA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.