Jefferson School Lofts Will Redevelop Former School As Affordable Senior Housing In Oskaloosa, Iowa

The $12.9 million independent living community will house 42 residential units.
Published: February 13, 2026

Affordable housing developer WNC & Associates (Irvine, Calif.) and development partner North Arrow Development (Villa Park, Ill.) have started construction on Jefferson School Lofts, an affordable senior living community in Oskaloosa, Iowa, according to a news release.

The $12.9 million project involves the adaptive reuse of a former school building into a 55+ independent living community with 37 one-bedroom units and five two-bedroom units.

The community is expected to be completed before the end of 2026.

Read more about affordable senior living design here.

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