Lone Rock, IA Low Income Housing

Lone Rock, IA Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Lone Rock, IA

How do I qualify for low income housing in Lone Rock, 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 Lone Rock, IA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Lone Rock, 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 Lone Rock, 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 Lone Rock, Iowa - Kossuth County

Studio Apartments $641
One Bedroom Apartments $795
Two Bedroom Apartments $976
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,068

List of Low Income Housing in or near Lone Rock, IA

Bancroft - Bancroft

539 E Ramsey Street
Bancroft, IA - 50517
(641) 423-0897
Contact the Housing Authority for Section 8 Vouchers, Low Income Housing and Senior Housing. ...see full details
Kossuth County
Listing Location: 7.68 miles from Lone Rock


Maple Park Affordable Apartments - Algona

211 S Smith St
Algona, IA - 50511
(801) 328-1866
Maple Park Apartments is a 50 unit senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Maple Park Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. ...see full details
Kossuth County
Listing Location: 11.36 miles from Lone Rock

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Eastland Park Senior Apartments - Algona

206 South Finn Drive
Algona, IA - 50511
(515) 295-7797
62 years of age or older, handicapped/disabled, regardless of age. Tax Credit Property. Affordable rental, income Guidelines Apply, rent based on income. 24 Low Income units. Amenities:     Approximately 500 sqr. ft.     Beautiful country setting     Easy one-level living     Large community room with full kitchen     On-site Laundry     Handicap accessible units     Handrails in hallways     Mail delivery on-site     On-call caretaker and maintenance     Smoke Free ...see full details
Kossuth County
Listing Location: 12.14 miles from Lone Rock


Emmetsburg Low Rent Housing Agency - Emmetsburg

603 King St. 18
Emmetsburg, IA - 50536
(712) 852-4169
Emmetsburg Low Rent Housing Agency provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of Low Rent Public Housing, These rentals are income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for these rentals and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and the length of wait on the lists. If you are in need of assistance please contact the Agency directly to obtain more information about eligibility requirements, availability of rentals, the status of any waiting lists and their application procedures. ...see full details
Kossuth County
Listing Location: 19.81 miles from Lone Rock


Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Lone Rock, 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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Contact Your Local Housing Authority
Housing authorities have many opportunities. Many do have closed waiting lists, but they may be able to provide other public housing resources.

Check The Federal Poverty Sliding Scale Guidelines
Check to see if you qualify for low cost or free housing by comparing the guidelines to your income records.



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