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Seniors
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Floor plans
Exclusively 1-Bedroom
Total Units
18
Year Built / Opened
1995
Waitlist expected. Click Check Eligibility below to generate your ready-to-print application materials so you're first in line.
Walk Score®
93/100• Walker's Paradise
Transit Score®
52/100• Good Transit
Bike Score®
77/100• Very Bikeable
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This property includes LIHTC tax credit · 60% AMGI AMI. Rent rules can change by unit, so ask the office which program applies to the apartment you want.
LIHTC: These are income-based apartments with rent limits tied to the local Area Median Income (AMI) — not market-rate rent. Rent limits are set from the local AMI. If this property also has rental assistance, some tenants may pay about 30% of adjusted income.
Not explicitly confirmed. Call ahead to verify elevator availability and doorway widths before applying.
Management Company
Keyway Management Company, LLC
Rent-Restricted Units
18 of 18 total
income-restricted tax credit apartments
Rent-Restricted Until
~1995
Minimum 30-year LIHTC legal commitment
Citizen building apts is a Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) apartment community in Iowa City, Iowa. LIHTC properties — also called Section 42 housing or tax credit apartments — are income-restricted rentals developed with federal tax credits administered by state Housing Finance Agencies (HFAs). Qualifying residents pay rent based on a percentage of the Area Median Income (AMI) for Iowa City. These properties are among the most affordable apartments available without a Section 8 voucher.
To qualify, your total household income must fall at or below the income limit set for this property — currently 60% AMGI of AMI. Unlike public housing, LIHTC income-restricted apartments are privately managed and require you to apply directly to the property. Rent is fixed at a discounted rate tied to AMI — not to your specific income — so your monthly payment stays predictable.
By law, LIHTC properties must remain rent-restricted for a minimum of 30 years. Citizen building apts was placed in service around 1995, keeping rents income-restricted at least through ~1995.
You must be of qualifying age. Your income must fall within HUD's Area Median Income (AMI) limits for Iowa City.
This listing shows historically available units. Ask directly if a unit is open today.
If you use a wheelchair or walker, confirm elevator access and doorway widths before submitting a paid application.
Did you know?LIHTC properties have specific maximum rent limits based on your income and the local Area Median Income (AMI). Read the full guide
This record reports: Exclusively 1-Bedroom. Availability can change rapidly, so ask management which layouts are currently open and whether any accessible units are available.
Use the eligibility checker to see the next step for this listing. Contact details are not shown here, but you can start the process and get your application path from the property page.
Income Limit
60% AMGI
Your household income must be at or below this % of Area Median Income
Designated For
Elderly
May have preference policies — confirm with management
LIHTC compliance period may have ended
Reason recorded: 1. Call management to confirm whether income restrictions and subsidized rents are still in effect.
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Citizen building apts is a Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) property. HFA records indicate the income ceiling is set at 60% AMGI. This means your household income must be at or below that percentage of the Area Median Income (AMI) for iowa city. The exact dollar threshold depends on your household size. Management will verify income during the application process.
To view the specific income caps (e.g. 30%, 50%, or 60% AMI limits) for all household sizes, check out the AMI Calculator .
Our eligibility tool automatically cross-references your household size and gross income with the local AMI database for this property to determine your fit.
LIHTC properties are required by law to remain affordable for a minimum of 30 years from the date they were placed in service (Citizen building apts was placed in service around 1995, so rent restrictions are secured at least until ~2025). After that period, the owner can choose to exit the program or renew. Ask management about the property's current compliance end date.
HFA records show this property was acquired and rehabilitated using LIHTC funding around 1995. Renovation scope varies widely — some properties received light cosmetic updates while others were substantially rebuilt. Ask management what was renovated, the age of key systems (roof, HVAC, plumbing), and whether any additional work is planned.
According to HFA records, this LIHTC property is specifically designated to serve elderly residents. This means it may have specialized services, accessible units, or preference policies that prioritize these groups. Contact management to understand their current preference and waitlist selection process — being in a designated group does not guarantee priority without a formal application.
HUD records indicate this property may no longer be actively monitored under the LIHTC compliance program (reason: 1). This does not necessarily mean it is market-rate — some properties voluntarily maintain affordability after the compliance period ends. Call management directly to confirm the current rent structure and any remaining income restrictions.
Data Provenance
Sourced from LIHTC Database. Last updated: Jun 29, 2026.Read our methodology.
