Whispering Pines — Income-Restricted Housing in Williamsburg, IA 52361
905 North St, Williamsburg, IA 52361
24 units · 1–3 BR · People with disabilities
- 3 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
How to apply
- 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
- 1993
- Bedrooms
- 2 1 bedroom · 14 2 bedrooms · 8 3 bedrooms
- USDA rental assistance
- 20 units (tenant pays about 30% of income)
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North English Park Apts
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- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Rents and income limits in 52361
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $940/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $37,600/yr
- Renters in 52361 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 31%
Income limits (2026)
Iowa County, IA area · median family income $101,700. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $21,350 | $35,600 | $56,950 |
| 2 | $24,400 | $40,700 | $65,100 |
| 3 | $27,450 | $45,800 | $73,250 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $50,850 | $81,350 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $54,950 | $87,900 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $59,000 | $94,400 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $63,100 | $100,900 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $67,150 | $107,400 |
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 | 52361 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $700 | $688 |
| 1 bedroom | $780 | $770 |
| 2 bedrooms | $940 | $927 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,300 | $1,284 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,570 | $1,549 |
Wider area = Iowa County, IA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 6 nearby ZIPs range from $930 (52316) to $1,030 (52236).
Census figures for 52361 (2020–2024 average): median rent $680. Median household income $60,992. 34% of homes are rented. 31% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 27% 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 52361's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 52361Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Whispering Pines?
No phone is listed for Whispering Pines. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.
Is Whispering Pines Section 8 housing?
Whispering Pines is listed as income-restricted housing in Williamsburg, IA 52361 (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 Whispering Pines?
Public records list 24 units at Whispering Pines in Williamsburg, IA 52361. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Whispering Pines?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 52361 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 Whispering Pines?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Whispering Pines in Williamsburg, IA 52361. 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 Williamsburg, IA 52361?
Most income-restricted buildings in Williamsburg, IA 52361 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 $35,600, and $50,850 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($56,950 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 Williamsburg, IA 52361?
For many programs in Williamsburg, IA 52361, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $35,600 a year for 1 person and $50,850 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $56,950 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 Williamsburg, IA 52361?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Williamsburg, IA 52361, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Williamsburg, IA 52361 is $940 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 Whispering Pines take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Whispering Pines has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Williamsburg, IA 52361 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Whispering Pines.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 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.