Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Fort Dodge, IA
There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Fort Dodge with roughly 639 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $234 to $440 per month. Median reported wait: about 17 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Fort Dodge
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Fort Dodge
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Creek Apts Public Housing | 135 | $440 | 17 mo |
| Westridge Townhomes PB Section 8 | 102 | $234 | — |
| Wahkonsa Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | $260 | — |
| Garden Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 72 | $385 | — |
| Evergreen Estates I LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Heartland Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Northridge Apts LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Central Place LIHTC | 31 | — | — |
| Evergreen Estates Ii LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Town Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Northridge Apts Ii LIHTC | 23 | — | — |
| 704 14th Ave N LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Fort Dodge (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westridge Townhomes PB Section 8 | 102 | $234 | — |
| Wahkonsa Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | $260 | — |
| Garden Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 72 | $385 | — |
| Heartland Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Town Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Fort Dodge
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Creek Apts Public Housing | 135 | $440 | 17 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Fort Dodge
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Estates I LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Northridge Apts LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Central Place LIHTC | 31 | — | — |
| Evergreen Estates Ii LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Northridge Apts Ii LIHTC | 23 | — | — |
| 704 14th Ave N LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Webster County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Webster County: studio $696, 1-BR $700, 2-BR $919, 3-BR $1,182, 4-BR $1,542.
Full FMR table for Webster County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Fort Dodge
- 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.