How many low income apartments are in Waukee, IA?

HUD administrative data tracks 10 subsidized properties in Waukee with approximately 486 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Waukee?

Most assisted households in Waukee pay roughly 30% of adjusted income toward rent under federal programs.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Waukee?

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 Waukee?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Dallas County: about $1,109/mo for one-bedroom and $1,318/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Waukee, IA

There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Waukee with roughly 486 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.

assisted properties

486

subsidized units

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typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Waukee

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Waukee

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Hometown Harbor Waukee LIHTCPB Section 8	116	—	—
Waukee Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8	90	—	—
Alice Place LIHTCPB Section 8	59	—	—
Windfield West Ii Apts LIHTC	49	—	—
Sugar Creek Apts LIHTC	46	—	—
Lyn Circle Townhomes LIHTC	32	—	—
Windfield West Apts I LIHTC	24	—	—
Windfield West Apts Iii LIHTC	24	—	—
Candleridge Apts of Waukee LIHTC	23	—	—
Candleridge Apts of Waukee Ii LIHTC	23	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Waukee (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
Hometown Harbor Waukee LIHTCPB Section 8	116	—	—
Waukee Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8	90	—	—
Alice Place LIHTCPB Section 8	59	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Waukee

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
Windfield West Ii Apts LIHTC	49	—	—
Sugar Creek Apts LIHTC	46	—	—
Lyn Circle Townhomes LIHTC	32	—	—
Windfield West Apts I LIHTC	24	—	—
Windfield West Apts Iii LIHTC	24	—	—
Candleridge Apts of Waukee LIHTC	23	—	—
Candleridge Apts of Waukee Ii LIHTC	23	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Dallas County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Dallas County: studio $1,063, 1-BR $1,109, 2-BR $1,318, 3-BR $1,794, 4-BR $1,841.

Full FMR table for Dallas County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Waukee

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.