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Cedar Falls Housing Commission
Cedar Falls Housing Commission is based in Cedar Falls, Black Hawk County, IA and administers 406 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code IA113. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 201. Occupancy: 49%. ZIP codes served: 18.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-11-01 (Cedar Falls).
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $913 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,012 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,331 |
| 3 bedroom | $1,716 |
| 4 bedroom | $2,233 |
| 5 bedroom | $2,902 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Latest from Cedar Falls Housing Commission
- Request for Proposal (RFP): Build Ready Cedar FallsThe Cedar Falls Housing Commission is seeking proposals for the Build Ready Cedar Falls program.
- Public Information Meeting: Iowa 58 & Greenhill Road Interchange Improvements ProjectThe Cedar Falls Housing Commission is informing landlords about a public meeting regarding road improvements at the Iowa 58 and Greenhill Road interchange.
- Public Information Meeting - 2027 CDBG Sidewalk Infill ProjectThe Cedar Falls Housing Commission is holding a public information meeting about the 2027 CDBG Sidewalk Infill Project.
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- Public Information Meeting: 2027 CDBG Sidewalk Infill ProjectThe Cedar Falls Housing Commission is holding a public information meeting about the 2027 CDBG Sidewalk Infill Project.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50612 | $740 | $790 | $1,030 | $1,320 | $1,590 |
| 50613 | $910 | $1,000 | $1,310 | $1,670 | $2,190 |
| 50623 | $700 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,290 | $1,690 |
| 50626 | $660 | $730 | $950 | $1,230 | $1,590 |
| 50629 | $690 | $730 | $950 | $1,260 | $1,590 |
| 50634 | $660 | $730 | $950 | $1,230 | $1,590 |
| 50643 | $800 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,470 | $1,920 |
| 50647 | $810 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,470 | $1,710 |
| 50648 | $750 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,370 | $1,640 |
| 50651 | $710 | $780 | $1,020 | $1,310 | $1,680 |
| 50667 | $740 | $800 | $1,050 | $1,360 | $1,750 |
| 50669 | $660 | $730 | $950 | $1,230 | $1,590 |
| 50670 | $800 | $820 | $1,080 | $1,290 | $1,530 |
| 50675 | $740 | $760 | $990 | $1,260 | $1,590 |
| 50701 | $720 | $790 | $1,030 | $1,320 | $1,720 |
| 50702 | $790 | $870 | $1,140 | $1,460 | $1,910 |
| 50703 | $750 | $830 | $1,080 | $1,380 | $1,810 |
| 50707 | $730 | $800 | $1,050 | $1,340 | $1,760 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Cedar Falls Housing Commission
220 Clay St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Phone: (319) 273-8669
Official website: cedarfalls.com/1565/Landlords-and-Housing-Assistance-Inquiri
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About Cedar Falls Housing Commission
Overview
The Cedar Falls Housing Commission is a voucher-only housing authority, administering 406 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 201 households, with an occupancy rate of 49%. The commission does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in Cedar Falls and the surrounding areas.
Scale and standing
Among the three housing authorities serving the same ZIP codes, the Cedar Falls Housing Commission ranks second by voucher count, behind the Waterloo Housing Authority, which administers 1,091 vouchers. On a state level, the commission holds the 20th position out of 37 authorities that offer Section 8 vouchers in Iowa.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the Cedar Falls area ranges from $920 to $1,210, with an average of $1,012. This is slightly below the state average of $1,031. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 50613 at $1,210, while the lowest is in ZIP code 50634 at $920.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Waterloo Housing AuthorityWaterloo, IA, 1,091 vouchers
- Evansdale Municipal Housing AuthorityEvansdale, IA, 163 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.