Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 156 · Households served: 144 · Occupancy: 92% · ZIP codes served: 10
The Low Rent Housing Agency of Spirit Lake is a voucher-only housing authority, administering 156 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 144 households, with an occupancy rate of 92%. The agency does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in Dickinson County, Iowa.
Among the 37 housing authorities in Iowa that administer Section 8 vouchers, the Low Rent Housing Agency of Spirit Lake ranks 34th in terms of voucher size. While it is not the largest, it plays a crucial role in providing rental assistance to families in Dickinson County. This ranking reflects its commitment to serving the community, despite being smaller compared to other authorities in the state.
The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom unit in the area served by the Low Rent Housing Agency of Spirit Lake ranges from $960 to $1,180, with an average of $1,048. This is slightly above the state average of $1,031. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 51347 at $1,180, while the lowest is in ZIP code 51363 at $960.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51331 | $810 | $820 | $1,070 | $1,400 | $1,410 |
| 51334 | $750 | $790 | $990 | $1,260 | $1,310 |
| 51338 | $750 | $750 | $990 | $1,210 | $1,310 |
| 51345 | $790 | $820 | $1,070 | $1,400 | $1,410 |
| 51347 | $860 | $860 | $1,130 | $1,480 | $1,490 |
| 51351 | $790 | $800 | $1,040 | $1,360 | $1,370 |
| 51355 | $850 | $860 | $1,120 | $1,460 | $1,470 |
| 51360 | $860 | $860 | $1,130 | $1,480 | $1,490 |
| 51363 | $750 | $790 | $990 | $1,270 | $1,310 |
| 51364 | $810 | $820 | $1,070 | $1,400 | $1,410 |
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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