Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Knoxville, IA
There are 6 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Knoxville with roughly 193 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $356 to $497 per month. Median reported wait: about 4 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Knoxville
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Knoxville
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas at Fox Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Unselected Public Housing | 47 | $497 | 4 mo |
| Knoxville Park Apts Ii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Madison Heights Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Oakview I Apartments Knoxville PB Section 8 | 24 | $356 | — |
| Windsor Ridge LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Knoxville (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas at Fox Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Oakview I Apartments Knoxville PB Section 8 | 24 | $356 | — |
Public housing developments in Knoxville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unselected Public Housing | 47 | $497 | 4 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Knoxville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville Park Apts Ii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Madison Heights Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Windsor Ridge LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Marion County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Marion County: studio $701, 1-BR $808, 2-BR $1,016, 3-BR $1,218, 4-BR $1,356.
Full FMR table for Marion County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Knoxville
- 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
- Pella, IA
- 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
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.