Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Muscatine, IA
There are 19 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Muscatine with roughly 897 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 12 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $300 to $396 per month. Median reported wait: about 15 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Muscatine
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Muscatine
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark House Public Housing | 150 | $365 | 15 mo |
| Muscatine Tower Apts. PB Section 8 | 92 | $338 | — |
| Cedar Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | $300 | — |
| Sycamore Apts LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Cedar Hills PB Section 8 | 66 | $305 | — |
| Harrison Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Colorado Senior Lofts LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Grandview Senior Lofts LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Hershey Manor PB Section 8 | 50 | $396 | — |
| Cottage Grove LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| Oak Park Senior Living LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Steamboat Village Apartments LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Colorado Park Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Fulton Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | — | — |
| Welch Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Drake Schauland Apts LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Mwa Ii Group Home §811 | 10 | — | — |
| Harmony Place §811 | 5 | — | — |
| Cedar Hills PB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Muscatine (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscatine Tower Apts. PB Section 8 | 92 | $338 | — |
| Cedar Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | $300 | — |
| Cedar Hills PB Section 8 | 66 | $305 | — |
| Harrison Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Hershey Manor PB Section 8 | 50 | $396 | — |
| Fulton Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | — | — |
| Welch Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Cedar Hills PB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Muscatine
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark House Public Housing | 150 | $365 | 15 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Muscatine
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Apts LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Colorado Senior Lofts LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Grandview Senior Lofts LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Cottage Grove LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| Oak Park Senior Living LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Steamboat Village Apartments LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Colorado Park Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Drake Schauland Apts LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Muscatine County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Muscatine County: studio $795, 1-BR $858, 2-BR $1,071, 3-BR $1,374, 4-BR $1,605.
Full FMR table for Muscatine County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Muscatine
- 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
- Ames, IA
- Newton, IA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.