Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Waverly, IA
There are 6 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Waverly with roughly 217 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $350 to $414 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Waverly
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Waverly
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Meadows Apts LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Waverly Manor PB Section 8 | 54 | $414 | — |
| Waverly Homes-section 8 PB Section 8 | 47 | $350 | — |
| Waverly Historic Lofts LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Lantern Park Apts LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Community Based Services Se Housing Proj LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Waverly (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly Manor PB Section 8 | 54 | $414 | — |
| Waverly Homes-section 8 PB Section 8 | 47 | $350 | — |
| Community Based Services Se Housing Proj LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Waverly
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Meadows Apts LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Waverly Historic Lofts LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Lantern Park Apts LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Bremer County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Bremer County: studio $674, 1-BR $745, 2-BR $978, 3-BR $1,290, 4-BR $1,295.
Full FMR table for Bremer County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Waverly
- 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.