Ankeny, IA Low Income Housing

Ankeny, IA Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Ankeny, IA

How do I qualify for low income housing in Ankeny, IA?
To qualify for low income housing in Iowa, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Ankeny, IA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Ankeny, IA, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Ankeny, IA. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Ankeny, Iowa - Polk County

Studio Apartments $889
One Bedroom Apartments $1,074
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,473
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,499

List of Low Income Housing in or near Ankeny, IA

Fletcher Estates - Ankeny

205 Ne Hayes Drive
Ankeny, IA - 50021
(515) 964-5569
Rent is based on income. Hours: M, W, and F 8:30 to 5:30 ...see full details
Polk County

Ahepa 192 II - Senior Affordable Living Apartments

Ahepa 192 II - Senior Affordable Living Apartments - Ankeny

202 SE 30th Street
Ankeny, IA - 50021
(515) 964-0164
Ahepa 192 II is a Senior Affordable Living Community. They offer a Community Room, a Library and Reading Room, On Site Service Coordinators and Wellness Programs. If you are interested in renting at this location please contact them directly to obtain more detailed information. ...see full details
Polk County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Ahepa 192 III - Senior Affordable Living Apartments

Ahepa 192 III - Senior Affordable Living Apartments - Ankeny

112 SE 30th St
Ankeny, IA - 50021
(515) 963-9519
Ahepa 192 III is a Senior Affordable Living Community. They offer a Community Room, a Library and Reading Room, On Site Service Coordinators and Wellness Programs. If you are interested in renting at this location please contact them directly to obtain more detailed information. ...see full details
Polk County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Ahepa Penelope 38 - Senior Affordable Living Apartments

Ahepa Penelope 38 - Senior Affordable Living Apartments - Ankeny

717 NE 5th Street
Ankeny, IA - 50021
(515) 965-5987
Ahepa Penelope 38 is a Senior Affordable Living Community. They offer a Community Room, a Library and Reading Room, On Site Service Coordinators and Wellness Programs. If you are interested in renting at this location please contact them directly to obtain more detailed information. ...see full details
Polk County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

The Apartments Of Owl Creek - Ankeny

715 Sw Ankeny Road
Ankeny, IA - 50021
515-964-2634
The Apartments Of Owl Creek is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact The Apartments Of Owl Creek for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Polk County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Ankeny, IA

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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