Cherokee I LP — Income-Restricted Housing in Cherokee, IA 51012
925 Jeffries Street, Cherokee, IA 51012
24 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities
- 2 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
How to apply
- Managed by Carlson Property Holdings & Mgmt. USDA does not publish a phone number for this property.
- Find contact info on USDA's Multifamily Housing programs page.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Opened
- 1994
- Bedrooms
- 24 1 bedroom
- USDA rental assistance
- 23 units (tenant pays about 30% of income)
- Accessible units
- 2
- Managed by
- Carlson Property Holdings & Mgmt
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Nearby income-restricted buildings
Ridgeview Village Sirha
1025 N Roosevelt Ave, Cherokee, IA 51012
0.6 mi away
27 units · 1–2 BR
- 4 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Lewis Apts
231 W Main St, Cherokee, IA 51012
1 mi away
20 units · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Rents and income limits in 51012
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $930/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $37,200/yr
- Renters in 51012 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 53%
Income limits (2026)
Cherokee County, IA area · median family income $104,600. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $22,000 | $36,650 | $58,600 |
| 2 | $25,150 | $41,850 | $67,000 |
| 3 | $28,300 | $47,100 | $75,350 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $52,300 | $83,700 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $56,500 | $90,400 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $60,700 | $97,100 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $64,900 | $103,800 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $69,050 | $110,500 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 51012 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $690 | $688 |
| 1 bedroom | $770 | $767 |
| 2 bedrooms | $930 | $927 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,200 | $1,203 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,290 | $1,288 |
Wider area = Cherokee County, IA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 5 nearby ZIPs range from $930 (51037) to $1,390 (51014).
Census figures for 51012 (2020–2024 average): median rent $803. Median household income $69,531. 31% of homes are rented. 53% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 40% pay half or more.
Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 51012's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 51012Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Cherokee I LP?
No phone is listed for Cherokee I LP. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.
Is Cherokee I LP Section 8 housing?
Cherokee I LP is listed as income-restricted housing in Cherokee, IA 51012 (lihtc, usda). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.
How many units are at Cherokee I LP?
Public records list 24 units at Cherokee I LP in Cherokee, IA 51012. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Cherokee I LP?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 51012 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.
People Also Ask
How do I get into Cherokee I LP?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Cherokee I LP in Cherokee, IA 51012. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Cherokee, IA 51012?
Most income-restricted buildings in Cherokee, IA 51012 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $36,650, and $52,300 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($58,600 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Cherokee, IA 51012?
For many programs in Cherokee, IA 51012, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $36,650 a year for 1 person and $52,300 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $58,600 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Cherokee, IA 51012?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Cherokee, IA 51012, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Cherokee, IA 51012 is $930 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Does Cherokee I LP take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Cherokee I LP has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Cherokee, IA 51012 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Cherokee I LP.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; USDA Rural Development multifamily, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.