Program: Combined · Public housing units: 84 · Section 8 vouchers: 427 · Households served: 312 · Occupancy: 61% · ZIP codes served: 12
The Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency operates 84 public housing units and administers 427 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 312 households. With an occupancy rate of 61%, the agency offers a combined program, providing both housing units and rental assistance to meet the diverse needs of the community.
The Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency ranks first among the two authorities serving Wapello County by voucher count. Its peer, the Ottumwa Housing Authority, administers 241 Section 8 vouchers. On a state level, the agency holds the 19th position out of 37 authorities with Section 8 vouchers, highlighting its significant role in providing housing assistance within Iowa.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $920 to $1230, with an average of $1029, slightly below the state average of $1031. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 52533 at $1230, while the lowest is in ZIP code 52536 at $920.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52501 | $800 | $830 | $1,080 | $1,410 | $1,420 |
| 52530 | $970 | $990 | $1,300 | $1,700 | $1,710 |
| 52531 | $720 | $740 | $970 | $1,260 | $1,330 |
| 52533 | $970 | $980 | $1,280 | $1,550 | $1,680 |
| 52536 | $720 | $740 | $970 | $1,220 | $1,330 |
| 52537 | $820 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,310 | $1,480 |
| 52548 | $800 | $830 | $1,080 | $1,410 | $1,420 |
| 52552 | $740 | $760 | $1,000 | $1,220 | $1,350 |
| 52553 | $770 | $790 | $1,040 | $1,330 | $1,360 |
| 52554 | $740 | $750 | $980 | $1,220 | $1,360 |
| 52563 | $790 | $830 | $1,050 | $1,310 | $1,400 |
| 52566 | $790 | $810 | $1,060 | $1,380 | $1,390 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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