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Fairfield Park I — Income-Restricted Housing in Fairfield, IA 52556

904 W Harrison Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556

Tax creditUSDA rural

24 units · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities

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How to apply

  1. Managed by Carlson Property Holdings & Mgmt. USDA does not publish a phone number for this property.
  2. Find contact info on USDA's Multifamily Housing programs page.
  3. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Opened
1983
Income limit
60% AMI
Bedrooms
8 1 bedroom · 16 2 bedrooms
USDA rental assistance
23 units (tenant pays about 30% of income)
Accessible units
2
Managed by
Carlson Property Holdings & Mgmt

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Rents and income limits in 52556

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,100/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$44,000/yr
Renters in 52556 paying 30% or more of income on rent
56%

Income limits (2026)

Jefferson County, IA area · median family income $100,500. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$21,150$35,200$56,300
2$24,150$40,200$64,350
3$27,320$45,250$72,400
4$33,000$50,250$80,400
5$38,680$54,300$86,850
6$44,360$58,300$93,300
7$50,040$62,350$99,700
8$55,720$66,350$106,150

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.

Size52556Wider area
Studio$840$832
1 bedroom$840$838
2 bedrooms$1,100$1,096
3 bedrooms$1,310$1,306
4 bedrooms$1,450$1,440

Wider area = Jefferson County, IA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $980 (52580) to $1,300 (52635).

Census figures for 52556 (2020–2024 average): median rent $878. Median household income $59,243. 36% of homes are rented. 56% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 30% 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 52556's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 52556

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Fairfield Park I?

No phone is listed for Fairfield Park I. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.

Is Fairfield Park I Section 8 housing?

Fairfield Park I is listed as income-restricted housing in Fairfield, IA 52556 (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 Fairfield Park I?

Public records list 24 units at Fairfield Park I in Fairfield, IA 52556. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Fairfield Park I?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 52556 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 Fairfield Park I?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Fairfield Park I in Fairfield, IA 52556. 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 Fairfield, IA 52556?

Most income-restricted buildings in Fairfield, IA 52556 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 $35,200, and $50,250 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($56,300 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 Fairfield, IA 52556?

For many programs in Fairfield, IA 52556, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $35,200 a year for 1 person and $50,250 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $56,300 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 Fairfield, IA 52556?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Fairfield, IA 52556, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Fairfield, IA 52556 is $1,100 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 Fairfield Park I take Section 8 vouchers?

This file does not say that Fairfield Park I has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Fairfield, IA 52556 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Fairfield Park I.

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.