Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Mason City, IA
There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Mason City with roughly 548 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $294 to $425 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Mason City
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Mason City
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Park of Mason City PB Section 8 | 64 | $330 | — |
| Grant Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | $425 | — |
| The Meadows of Mason City LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Legacy Manor of Mason City LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Legacy Manor of Mason City Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Shalom Tower Two, Inc. PB Section 8 | 48 | $294 | — |
| River City Apts LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| Regency Apartments PB Section 8 | 40 | $374 | — |
| Pilgrim Place PB Section 8 | 34 | $412 | — |
| Pebble Creek Apts Phase Ii LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
| Pebble Creek Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Three Links Apartments §202 Senior | 30 | $423 | — |
| 19 N Ohio Ave LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Mason City (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Park of Mason City PB Section 8 | 64 | $330 | — |
| Grant Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | $425 | — |
| Legacy Manor of Mason City LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Legacy Manor of Mason City Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Shalom Tower Two, Inc. PB Section 8 | 48 | $294 | — |
| Regency Apartments PB Section 8 | 40 | $374 | — |
| Pilgrim Place PB Section 8 | 34 | $412 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Mason City
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadows of Mason City LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| River City Apts LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| Pebble Creek Apts Phase Ii LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
| Pebble Creek Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| 19 N Ohio Ave LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Cerro Gordo County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Cerro Gordo County: studio $746, 1-BR $750, 2-BR $949, 3-BR $1,226, 4-BR $1,446.
Full FMR table for Cerro Gordo County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Mason City
- 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
- Clear Lake, 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.