Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Council Bluffs, IA
There are 57 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Council Bluffs with roughly 2,061 assisted units — including 15 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 46 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $188 to $445 per month. Median reported wait: about 2 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Council Bluffs
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Council Bluffs
Section 8 apartments in Council Bluffs (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Featherstone Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 102 | $321 | — |
| Woodbury Pines Apts. PB Section 8 | 100 | $364 | — |
| North Avenue Tower Apts. PB Section 8 | 92 | $421 | — |
| Prime Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| The Rose of Council Bluffs LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Bluffs Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | $306 | — |
| Northgate Apts. PB Section 8 | 58 | $188 | — |
| Maple Park Apts. PB Section 8 | 51 | $387 | — |
| Beacon Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Harvester Artist Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Camelot Village PB Section 8 | 35 | $413 | — |
| Plains View Apartments PB Section 8 | 30 | $375 | — |
| New Visions Center LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Salisbury Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Heartland Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Council Bluffs
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regal Towers Public Housing | 209 | $313 | 2 mo |
| Dudley Court Public Housing | 85 | $394 | 2 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Council Bluffs
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Ridge of Council Bluffs LIHTC | 160 | — | — |
| The Bluffs Apts LIHTC | 124 | — | — |
| Western Trails Apts LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| The Bluffs Apts Phase Ii LIHTC | 78 | — | — |
| Graceview Courtyard Phase Ii LIHTC | 65 | — | — |
| Graceview Courtyard LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Parkwild I LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Parkwild Ii LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Sherwood Place LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Bennett Building LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Thornbury Way LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Western Trails Ii Apts LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Dara Investment LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| 3205 12th Ave LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Glenview Project LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Pottawattamie County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Pottawattamie County: studio $1,090, 1-BR $1,148, 2-BR $1,368, 3-BR $1,813, 4-BR $2,046.
Full FMR table for Pottawattamie County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Council Bluffs
- 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
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- Davenport, IA
- Sioux City, IA
- West Des Moines, IA
- Waterloo, IA
- Dubuque, IA
- Iowa City, IA
- Burlington, 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.