Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Newton, IA
There are 16 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Newton with roughly 689 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 13 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $336 to $402 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Newton
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Newton
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linden Place Apartments LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Mccann Village Corporation PB Section 8 | 80 | $402 | — |
| Hunter's Run Apts LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Suncrest Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | $353 | — |
| Woodland Heights Apts LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Newton Senior Residence LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
| Forest View Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Hotel Maytag LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Newton Sundance Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| P.i. Foundation Hud Homes PB Section 8 | 30 | $344 | — |
| Newton Park Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Newton Plaza Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Candleridge of Newton LIHTC | 23 | — | — |
| Darwin T. Lynner Company §811 | 21 | $336 | — |
| Meadow Wood of Newton LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Jewel Apts LIHTC | 15 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Newton (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccann Village Corporation PB Section 8 | 80 | $402 | — |
| Suncrest Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | $353 | — |
| Newton Senior Residence LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
| P.i. Foundation Hud Homes PB Section 8 | 30 | $344 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Newton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linden Place Apartments LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Hunter's Run Apts LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Woodland Heights Apts LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Forest View Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Hotel Maytag LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Newton Sundance Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Newton Park Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Newton Plaza Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Candleridge of Newton LIHTC | 23 | — | — |
| Meadow Wood of Newton LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Jewel Apts LIHTC | 15 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Jasper County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Jasper County: studio $784, 1-BR $789, 2-BR $1,008, 3-BR $1,348, 4-BR $1,372.
Full FMR table for Jasper County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Newton
- 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
- Muscatine, IA
- Ames, IA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.