Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Ames

11

Properties

824

Total units

82/100

Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability

$1,023/mo

Census ACS 5-Year

🛡️ Safety

154 / 100k · 2024

FBI Crime Data Explorer

🚶 Getting around

Walk Score 63 · Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score

🎓 Schools

8 schools · 1 districts

NCES Common Core of Data

📊 Cost of living

$60,991 median income

Census ACS 5-Year

HUD Inspection Scoresavg 82/100(3 of 11 scored)

70–89 (3)No score (8)

11 properties on the map

Top-rated properties

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Your rights & resources

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Eligibility & how to apply

Iowa income limits (2026)Iowa public housing authorities Section 8 waitlists in Iowa

Helpful guides

How Section 8 Vouchers Work What Is Income-Based Housing?How to Apply for Affordable Housing Section 8 vs. LIHTC Understanding HUD Inspection Scores How Affordable Housing Waitlists Work

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