How many low income apartments are in Jamestown, ND?

HUD administrative data tracks 10 subsidized properties in Jamestown with approximately 351 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Jamestown?

Tenant-paid rents in Jamestown's assisted buildings typically range from about $349 to $443 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Jamestown?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Jamestown?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Stutsman County: about $680/mo for one-bedroom and $873/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Jamestown, ND

There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Jamestown with roughly 351 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $349 to $443 per month.

assisted properties

351

subsidized units

$396

typical rent

—

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Jamestown

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Jamestown

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Jameshouse/posthouse LIHTCPB Section 8	106	—	—
B-k Apts LIHTC	48	—	—
Garden Hills LIHTCPB Section 8	37	—	—
Eagle Flats LIHTC	33	—	—
Jameshouse PB Section 8	33	$443	—
Jamestown Court Rowhomes LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Legacy Apartments at Jamestown §202 Senior	20	$420	—
Dewey Apartments §811	18	—	—
Hilltop Villa LIHTCPB Section 8	16	—	—
New Horizons PB Section 8	16	$349	—

Section 8 apartments in Jamestown (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
Jameshouse/posthouse LIHTCPB Section 8	106	—	—
Garden Hills LIHTCPB Section 8	37	—	—
Jameshouse PB Section 8	33	$443	—
Jamestown Court Rowhomes LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Hilltop Villa LIHTCPB Section 8	16	—	—
New Horizons PB Section 8	16	$349	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Jamestown

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
B-k Apts LIHTC	48	—	—
Eagle Flats LIHTC	33	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Stutsman County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Stutsman County: studio $676, 1-BR $680, 2-BR $873, 3-BR $1,214, 4-BR $1,464.

Full FMR table for Stutsman County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Jamestown

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.