How many low income apartments are in Osceola, IA?

HUD administrative data tracks 7 subsidized properties in Osceola with approximately 172 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Osceola?

Tenant-paid rents in Osceola's assisted buildings typically range from about $371 to $377 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 Osceola?

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 Osceola?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Clarke County: about $803/mo for one-bedroom and $919/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Osceola, IA

There are 7 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Osceola with roughly 172 assisted units — including 0 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $371 to $377 per month.

assisted properties

172

subsidized units

$374

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Osceola

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Osceola

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Country Club Apts LIHTC	48	—	—
North Main Manor §202 Senior	29	$371	—
Osceola Estates LIHTC	24	—	—
Southern Hills Apts LIHTC	24	—	—
Fillmore Place §202 Senior	22	$377	—
Mosaic Housing Corp Xviii - Osceola §811	16	—	—
Mosaic Housing Corp Viii §811	9	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Osceola

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
Country Club Apts LIHTC	48	—	—
Osceola Estates LIHTC	24	—	—
Southern Hills Apts LIHTC	24	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Clarke County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Clarke County: studio $682, 1-BR $803, 2-BR $919, 3-BR $1,222, 4-BR $1,227.

Full FMR table for Clarke County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Osceola

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.