Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Iowa, LA
There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Iowa with roughly 149 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $395 to $395 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Iowa
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Iowa
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogwood Place Subdivision LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Iowa Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Meadowland Apts LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Iowa Elderly Apts §202 Senior | 13 | $395 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Iowa (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogwood Place Subdivision LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Iowa Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Iowa
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowland Apts LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Calcasieu Parish Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Calcasieu Parish: studio $921, 1-BR $928, 2-BR $1,217, 3-BR $1,459, 4-BR $1,611.
Full FMR table for Calcasieu Parish →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Iowa
- 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
- Dequincy, LA
- Lake Charles, LA
- Sulphur, LA
- Vinton, LA
- Westlake, LA
- New Orleans, LA
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Shreveport, LA
- Monroe, LA
- Lafayette, LA
- Alexandria, LA
- Bossier City, LA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.