Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Dubuque, IA
There are 26 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Dubuque with roughly 1,177 assisted units — including 11 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 22 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $334 to $382 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Dubuque
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Dubuque
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alverno Apartments PB Section 8 | 100 | $382 | — |
| Hillcrest Apartments PB Section 8 | 99 | $345 | — |
| Ecumenical Tower PB Section 8 | 88 | $356 | — |
| St. Mary's Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 79 | $380 | — |
| The Rose of Dubuque LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Arbor Glen LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Dubuque Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | — | — |
| Applewood Iv LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Sheridan Village PB Section 8 | 60 | $334 | — |
| The Gardens of Dubuque LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Applewood Senior Apts I LIHTC | 47 | — | — |
| Applewood Senior Apts Ii LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Roosevelt West LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Applewood Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Fifteenth Street Apartments LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Washington Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Henry Stout Senior Apts LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
| Bishop's Block Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Upper Main Revitalization Project LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Marquette Hall LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Martha's Haas LIHTC | 19 | — | — |
| Kennedy Point LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Lawlor & Garvey Places LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Maler's & Schmidt Apts LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation of 243-247 W 11th St LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
| 2605 & 2605 1/2 White St LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Dubuque (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alverno Apartments PB Section 8 | 100 | $382 | — |
| Hillcrest Apartments PB Section 8 | 99 | $345 | — |
| Ecumenical Tower PB Section 8 | 88 | $356 | — |
| St. Mary's Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 79 | $380 | — |
| The Rose of Dubuque LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Dubuque Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | — | — |
| Applewood Iv LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Sheridan Village PB Section 8 | 60 | $334 | — |
| Applewood Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Washington Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Upper Main Revitalization Project LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Dubuque
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Glen LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| The Gardens of Dubuque LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Applewood Senior Apts I LIHTC | 47 | — | — |
| Applewood Senior Apts Ii LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Roosevelt West LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Fifteenth Street Apartments LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Henry Stout Senior Apts LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
| Bishop's Block Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Marquette Hall LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Martha's Haas LIHTC | 19 | — | — |
| Kennedy Point LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Lawlor & Garvey Places LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Maler's & Schmidt Apts LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation of 243-247 W 11th St LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
| 2605 & 2605 1/2 White St LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Dubuque County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Dubuque County: studio $774, 1-BR $841, 2-BR $1,077, 3-BR $1,450, 4-BR $1,807.
Full FMR table for Dubuque County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Dubuque
- 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
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- Council Bluffs, IA
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- Waterloo, IA
- Iowa City, IA
- Burlington, IA
- Muscatine, IA
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.