Local rental overview
The City of Dubuque runs a general Housing Choice Voucher program and a separate project-based voucher program at The Rose of Dubuque. Check each program's current intake rules with the city.
Felon Friendly Apartments in Dubuque, IA
Searching for felon friendly apartments in Dubuque? Explore apartment communities, houses, and other housing options. “Felon friendly” is a search term, not a verified designation. Confirm each property's screening rules; approval is never guaranteed.
Screening records in Dubuque
Can someone with a felony record rent in Dubuque?
Screening practices and applicable requirements can vary by property and location. Ask each housing provider about its current criteria and verify reported policy details directly. For questions about your rights, consider consulting a qualified local housing or legal resource. Approval is never guaranteed.
Explore source-backed housing program information and property leads in Dubuque. Voucher participation does not establish a vacancy or screening approval.
Local housing information for Dubuque
Local housing resources
City of Dubuque Housing & Community Development: https://www.cityofdubuque.org/618/Housing-Community-Development. Housing-program questions: 563-589-4230 or housing@cityofdubuque.org. The department offers rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV/Section 8) program; its main page also links to home-improvement and homebuyer programs, which are not apartment listings. HCV program: https://www.cityofdubuque.org/726/Housing-Choice-Voucher-Section-8. At review on September 29, 2026, the city says its general HCV waiting list is closed and has no scheduled opening. When funding permits an opening, applications are accepted only on the second Tuesday of the month for 24 hours and entered in a lottery, not processed first-come-first-served. Check the city's page for current status; a visible application link does not mean intake is open. Separate project-based vouchers at The Rose of Dubuque: https://www.cityofdubuque.org/3115/Vouchers-for-Seniors-andor-Disabled. The city describes 17 contracted one-bedroom units at an assisted-living facility, not 17 current vacancies. Its separate PBV waiting list opens only when there are vacancies, with a conditional 24-hour application window on the third Wednesday of the month. The city lists age/disability and daily-living-assistance requirements. Confirm current intake and criminal-history screening directly before applying. The city's additional renter/landlord/contractor resources are linked at https://www.cityofdubuque.org/3127/Resources. The city department's address and phone are agency contacts, not residential listings.
How we verify this information
Reported screening policies come from properties, management companies, and renter-submitted experiences, and each record shows when it was last verified. Policies can change at any time—always confirm directly with the property.
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Frequently asked questions
Can someone with a felony record rent an apartment in Dubuque?
Screening practices and applicable requirements can vary by property and location. Ask the property about its current written criteria before applying, and consult a qualified local housing or legal resource if you have questions about your rights. Approval is never guaranteed.
Are there apartments in Dubuque that don't run background checks?
Screening practices vary. Ask each housing provider directly whether it conducts background checks and what criteria it uses. Listings on this page show reported screening information and are labeled with their verification status; reported details should be confirmed with the property.
Should I disclose my record before applying in Dubuque?
Consider asking the property about its screening process and application requirements before paying any fees or submitting an application. Requirements differ, so confirm details directly with the housing provider.
How current is the screening information for Dubuque?
Where available, each record shows its verification status and the date it was last verified. Information may be reported or unverified and policies can change, so confirm details directly with the property before applying. If you spot outdated information, please let us know.
How can I improve my chances of approval in Dubuque?
Review the property's stated application criteria and prepare the documents it requests. You can also ask whether it accepts references or other supporting information. Each property makes its own decisions, and approval is never guaranteed.
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This page is informational only and is not a rental application. Reported policies can change at any time and approval is never guaranteed. Contact the property directly to verify. Last updated October 7, 2026.