Thornton, IA Low Income Housing

Thornton, IA Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Thornton, IA

How do I qualify for low income housing in Thornton, 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 Thornton, IA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Thornton, 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 Thornton, 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 Thornton, Iowa - Cerro Gordo County

Studio Apartments $634
One Bedroom Apartments $835
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,080
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,262

List of Low Income Housing in or near Thornton, IA

Rise Apartments - Belmond

1208 3rd Street Ne
Belmond, IA - 50421
(641) 444-3066
Rise Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Rise Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Cerro Gordo County
Listing Location: 12.70 miles from Thornton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Mcburney Apartments - Belmond

116 Luick Lane North
Belmond, IA - 50421
(641) 444-3066
Mcburney Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Mcburney Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Cerro Gordo County
Listing Location: 12.82 miles from Thornton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Redder-mclaughlin Apartments - Belmond

112 Luick Lane North
Belmond, IA - 50421
(641) 444-3066
Redder-mclaughlin Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Redder-mclaughlin Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Cerro Gordo County
Listing Location: 12.82 miles from Thornton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Lake Plaza Apartments - Clear Lake

20 N 4th Street
Clear Lake, IA - 50428
(641) 357-2009
Lake Plaza Apartments offers 23 low income units for Seniors. This is a Low Income Housing Tax Credit community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. Office Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Given the demand for low income housing, there may be a waiting list. If this listing is incorrect, please contact us using the form below. ...see full details
Cerro Gordo County
Listing Location: 13.30 miles from Thornton


Lakeland Park Apartments - Clear Lake

210 W 10th Ave N
Clear Lake, IA - 50428
(641) 357-2378
Lakeland Park Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Lakeland Park Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Cerro Gordo County
Listing Location: 13.86 miles from Thornton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Meadow Lake Apartments - IA - Clear Lake

1109 Buddy Holly Place
Clear Lake, IA - 50428
(641) 357-5119
Meadow Lake Apartments offers 31 low income units. This is a Low Income Housing Tax Credit community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. Office Hours: Mon-Fri: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Given the demand for low income housing, there may be a waiting list.  If this listing is incorrect, please contact us using the form below. ...see full details
Cerro Gordo County
Listing Location: 13.91 miles from Thornton


Westside Manor - Mason City

2401 South Taft Avenue
Mason City, IA - 50401
(641) 424-6302
Westside Manor is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Westside Manor for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Cerro Gordo County
Listing Location: 14.75 miles from Thornton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Garner Village Affordable Public Housing - Garner

355 E 12th Street
Garner, IA - 50438
(641) 923-2898
Affordable Rental Housing Units: 24 Email address: j.joyner@keywaymanagement.com Amenities: Off-street parking, outdoor gazebo and picnic area, exterior access to units, washer/dryer hook-ups in the 3-bdr units. This is a Low Income Housing community. Income restrictions apply. Contact the property for current availability; wait-lists may apply....see full details
Cerro Gordo County
Listing Location: 14.87 miles from Thornton


Legacy Manor of Mason City - Mason City

3310 9th Street SW
Mason City, IA - 50401
(641) 423-1005
Legacy Manor offers 47 low income one and two bedroom units. This is a Low Income Housing Tax Credit community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. Given the demand for low income housing, there may be a waiting list.  If this listing is incorrect, please contact us using the form below. ...see full details
Cerro Gordo County
Listing Location: 15.37 miles from Thornton


Three Links Apartments - Mason City

1033 19th Street Sw
Mason City, IA - 50401
(641) 423-5495
Three Links Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Three Links Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Cerro Gordo County
Listing Location: 15.63 miles from Thornton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Thornton, 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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