Housing AuthorityWaitlist Open

Cedar Rapids Housing Services

Name: Cedar Rapids Housing Services
Address: 101 1st St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52401, US
Telephone: 3192865872

101 1st St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52401

Information verified August 22, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 18 hr ago

About This Property

Cedar Rapids Housing Services operates 1,290 units of public housing in Cedar Rapids, IA within Linn County. Both the public housing and Section 8 waitlists are currently closed. The housing authority manages these properties to serve the community's affordable housing needs.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Opened May 27, 2026

Apply: Multiple

Eligibility requires income below HUD limits, qualifying as a family, U.S. citizenship or eligible immigrant status, providing social security numbers, consent to PHA information collection, and criminal background checks; local residency preferences apply, and declining two invitations will purge the application from the waitlist.

Last verified July 5, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

Opened October 14, 2019

Closed October 14, 2019

Apply: In-person

Applicants must meet HUD family and income limits, citizenship/eligible immigrant status, and provide social security numbers; reasonable accommodations are available for persons with disabilities.

Last verified February 18, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated August 22, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

1290

Fair Market Rent - Linn County, IA

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$638
1 Bedroom	$716
2 Bedroom	$941
3 Bedroom	$1,326
4 Bedroom	$1,597

Income Limits - Linn County, IA

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $18,800
Very Low (50%): $31,300
Low (80%): $50,050

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $21,450
Very Low (50%): $35,800
Low (80%): $57,200

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $24,150
Very Low (50%): $40,250
Low (80%): $64,350

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,800
Very Low (50%): $44,700
Low (80%): $71,500

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $48,300
Low (80%): $77,250

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $51,900
Low (80%): $82,950

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $55,450
Low (80%): $88,700

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $59,050
Low (80%): $94,400

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$18,800	$31,300	$50,050
2 Persons	$21,450	$35,800	$57,200
3 Persons	$24,150	$40,250	$64,350
4 Persons	$26,800	$44,700	$71,500
5 Persons	$31,040	$48,300	$77,250
6 Persons	$35,580	$51,900	$82,950
7 Persons	$40,120	$55,450	$88,700
8 Persons	$44,660	$59,050	$94,400

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Cedar Rapids, IA?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Linn County, IA is: $638 (Studio), $716 (1BR), $941 (2BR), $1326 (3BR), $1597 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Cedar Rapids Housing Services is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Cedar Rapids Housing Services have?+

Cedar Rapids Housing Services has a total of 1290 housing units.

How do I apply for housing at Cedar Rapids Housing Services?+

Cedar Rapids Housing Services is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 3192865872, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Linn County, IA?+

For a 4-person household in Linn County, IA, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,800, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $44,700, Low Income (80% AMI): $71,500. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

Is there a waitlist for Cedar Rapids Housing Services?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Open. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Closed. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

Begin Application Now