Housing authoritiesIACity of Dubuque
City of Dubuque
City of Dubuque is based in Dubuque, Dubuque County, IA and administers 1,125 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code IA087. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 887. Occupancy: 78%. ZIP codes served: 20.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-10-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zip Code 52001 | $780 | $840 | $1,080 | $1,450 | $1,810 | $2,081 |
| Zip Code 52002 | $840 | $910 | $1,170 | $1,570 | $1,960 | $2,254 |
| Zip Code 52003 | $790 | $860 | $1,100 | $1,480 | $1,850 | $2,127 |
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 City of Dubuque
- City of Dubuque Offers Leaf Disposal OptionsThe City of Dubuque provides various options for residents to dispose of leaves.
- Dubuque Selected to Join 'Love Your Block,' Partnering with Residents to Improve NeighborhoodsDubuque has been chosen to participate in the 'Love Your Block' initiative, which aims to enhance neighborhoods through resident collaboration.
- Registration Open for Successful Rental Property Management TrainingRegistration is now open for individuals who successfully completed rental property management training.
- Dubuque Residents Asked to Return Unused Recycling BinsDubuque residents are requested to return unused recycling bins.
- Dubuque Residents Asked to Return Unused Recycling BinsDubuque residents are requested to return unused recycling bins.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52001 | $790 | $900 | $1,140 | $1,530 | $1,880 |
| 52002 | $870 | $980 | $1,250 | $1,680 | $2,060 |
| 52003 | $780 | $880 | $1,120 | $1,500 | $1,850 |
| 52031 | $760 | $790 | $1,020 | $1,340 | $1,630 |
| 52032 | $740 | $820 | $1,050 | $1,400 | $1,630 |
| 52033 | $730 | $830 | $1,050 | $1,400 | $1,630 |
| 52039 | $820 | $920 | $1,170 | $1,570 | $1,920 |
| 52040 | $840 | $970 | $1,200 | $1,580 | $1,980 |
| 52045 | $730 | $830 | $1,050 | $1,410 | $1,730 |
| 52046 | $830 | $940 | $1,190 | $1,590 | $1,960 |
| 52052 | $710 | $760 | $970 | $1,310 | $1,630 |
| 52053 | $700 | $760 | $970 | $1,310 | $1,630 |
| 52054 | $700 | $760 | $970 | $1,310 | $1,630 |
| 52056 | $700 | $780 | $990 | $1,310 | $1,630 |
| 52065 | $700 | $790 | $1,000 | $1,340 | $1,650 |
| 52068 | $850 | $960 | $1,220 | $1,630 | $2,010 |
| 52073 | $920 | $1,040 | $1,320 | $1,770 | $2,180 |
| 52078 | $700 | $760 | $970 | $1,310 | $1,630 |
| 52079 | $730 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,330 | $1,630 |
| 52237 | $700 | $760 | $970 | $1,310 | $1,630 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
City of Dubuque
350 W 6th St Ste 312, Dubuque, IA 52001
Phone: (563) 589-4230
Official website: cityofdubuque.org/726/Housing-Choice-Voucher-Section-8
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About City of Dubuque
Overview
The City of Dubuque operates a Section 8 voucher-only program, administering 1,125 vouchers. These vouchers support 887 households, with an occupancy rate of 78%. The program does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families.
Scale and standing
The City of Dubuque ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in terms of voucher count. Its peer, the Eastern Iowa Regional Housing Authority, administers 1,078 vouchers. On a broader scale, the City of Dubuque holds the sixth position among 37 authorities in the state of Iowa based on the number of Section 8 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the City of Dubuque ranges from $920 to $1,180, with an average of $1,017. This is slightly below the state average of $1,031. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is $1,180 in ZIP code 52073, while the lowest is $920 in ZIP code 52078.
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.
- Eastern Iowa Regional Housing AuthorityDubuque, IA, 1,078 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.