Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Alexander, IA 50420

No income-restricted buildings are listed in 50420 — here are the closest ones.

No income-restricted buildings are listed in Alexander, IA 50420. 1 income-restricted building is listed nearby (within about 10 miles). These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.

Closest to 50420

  • Oak Tree Apartments

    403 7th St SW, Hampton, IA 50441

    13.1 mi away

    HUD 811 (disability)

    12 units · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities

  • Lantern Park Apts (Hampton)

    200 12th Ave NW, Hampton, IA 50441

    13.1 mi away

    Tax credit

    24 units · People with disabilities

    • Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections
  • Unselected

    105 1st Ave SW, Hampton, IA 50441

    13.4 mi away

    Public housing

    121 units · 1–3 BR

    • Apply through North Iowa Regional Housing Authority
    • Residents waited about 3 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
    • Several buildings — call for addresses
  • Lantern Prk Clarion

    302 5th Ave SE, Clarion, IA 50525

    14.9 mi away

    Tax creditUSDA ruralSeniors

    24 units · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities

    • 17 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections
  • Wright County Hsg

    415 1st St SW, Clarion, IA 50525

    15 mi away

    USDA rural

    4 units · 3–4+ BR

    • For farmworker households
    No phone listedDetailsDirections
  • Garner Village Apts

    355 E 12th St, Garner, IA 50438

    21.1 mi away

    USDA rural

    24 units · 2–3 BR

    • 4 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections
  • Garner Village Apts

    355 W 12th St, Garner, IA 50438

    21.2 mi away

    Tax credit

    24 units

    • Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections
  • Marion Manor II

    1228 N Fremont St, Iowa Falls, IA 50126

    21.6 mi away

    Tax credit

    16 units · 1–2 BR

    No phone listedDetailsDirections
  • Marion Manor 028

    1224 N Freemont, Iowa Falls, IA 50126

    21.6 mi away

    Tax creditUSDA ruralSeniors

    16 units · 1–2 BR

    • 3 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections
  • Timberview

    103 1/2 Pierce St, Iowa Falls, IA 50126

    22 mi away

    USDA ruralSeniors

    23 units · 1–2 BR

    • 1 vacant unit reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections
  • Pheasant Run Apts

    1430 Georgetown Rd, Iowa Falls, IA 50126

    22.2 mi away

    Tax credit

    32 units · 2–3 BR · People with disabilities

    No phone listedDetailsDirections
  • New Horizons Apts

    717 S. Pearl St, Shellrock, IA 50470

    45 mi away

    USDA rural

    36 units · 1–2 BR

    • 2 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

Rents and income limits in 50420

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$930/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$37,200/yr

Income limits (2026)

Franklin County, IA area · median family income $87,400. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$19,800$32,950$52,750
2$22,600$37,650$60,250
3$27,320$42,350$67,800
4$33,000$47,050$75,300
5$38,680$50,850$81,350
6$44,360$54,600$87,350
7$50,040$58,350$93,400
8$55,720$62,150$99,400

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.

Size50420Wider area
Studio$690$688
1 bedroom$710$709
2 bedrooms$930$927
3 bedrooms$1,140$1,143
4 bedrooms$1,530$1,549

Wider area = Franklin County, IA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 6 nearby ZIPs range from $930 (50431) to $1,120 (50452).

Census figures for 50420 (2020–2024 average): Median household income $76,250. 15% of homes are rented.

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 50420's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 50420

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there Section 8 housing in Alexander, IA 50420?

Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Alexander, IA 50420, including project-based Section 8 apartments (the subsidy stays with the unit), public housing, tax-credit, and USDA rural rentals. Housing Choice Vouchers are different: you apply with the local housing authority and can use them at a private landlord. Estimate your voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.

Do affordable housing buildings in Alexander, IA 50420 have openings?

These lists for Alexander, IA 50420 don't show openings. Call the property (or the housing authority, for public housing) to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.

How do I apply for affordable housing in Alexander, IA 50420?

Use the phone number on each building card in Alexander, IA 50420. Public housing is run by the local housing authority — apply with them, not at the building. USDA rural rentals can also be found through USDA's property search.

What counts as affordable housing in Alexander, IA 50420?

In Alexander, IA 50420, this directory lists income-restricted rentals from HUD tax-credit (LIHTC) records, public housing, HUD-assisted buildings (including project-based Section 8, 202, and 811), and USDA Rural Development.

How many affordable housing buildings are in ZIP 50420?

No income-restricted buildings are listed in ZIP 50420 right now. 1 nearby buildings are shown on this page. Call to confirm openings.

Is there affordable housing near 50420?

Yes — this page also lists 1 income-restricted building in ZIP codes near Alexander, IA 50420 (within about 10 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.

People Also Ask

How do I qualify for affordable housing in Alexander, IA 50420?

Most income-restricted buildings in Alexander, IA 50420 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 $32,950, and $47,050 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($52,750 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 Alexander, IA 50420?

For many programs in Alexander, IA 50420, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $32,950 a year for 1 person and $47,050 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $52,750 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.

How long is the waiting list for Section 8 in Alexander, IA 50420?

There is no single waiting list for Alexander, IA 50420. Public housing, project-based Section 8, and tax-credit buildings each keep their own list. Housing Choice Voucher lists at the housing authority open only sometimes and can stay closed for years. This directory does not show which lists are open — call the number on each card. Some public housing cards show HUD's reported wait in months.

What is the difference between Section 8 and public housing in Alexander, IA 50420?

Public housing is owned by a housing authority — you apply with that agency, not at the building. Project-based Section 8 is a HUD contract on a private building; the subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority and can use it at a landlord who takes it. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.

How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Alexander, IA 50420?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Alexander, IA 50420, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Alexander, IA 50420 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.

Can I use a Section 8 voucher at affordable apartments in Alexander, IA 50420?

A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Alexander, IA 50420. Project-based Section 8 units already have a subsidy on the apartment — you apply there, not with a tenant voucher. For a voucher, apply with the housing authority, then ask each landlord. Estimate your share with the Section 8 calculator.

Is there senior affordable housing in Alexander, IA 50420?

This page may still list buildings in Alexander, IA 50420 that accept seniors without being senior-only. Use the filters and call to ask about age set-asides.

Nearby ZIP codes

Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, 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.

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