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Municipal Housing Agency of Council Bluffs
Municipal Housing Agency of Council Bluffs is based in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, IA and administers 784 Section 8 vouchers and 295 public housing units.
HUD PHA code IA023. Program type: Combined. Households served: 935. Occupancy: 86%. ZIP codes served: 24.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01.
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,056 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,122 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,271 |
| 3 bedroom | $1,632 |
| 4 bedroom | $1,720 |
| 5 bedroom | $1,977 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Multi-Family), effective 2026-03-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $19 | $23 | $26 | $30 | $33 |
| Heating (Electric) | $18 | $21 | $28 | $36 | $43 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $2 | $2 | $4 | $5 | $6 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $5 | $5 | $8 | $10 | $12 |
| Other Electric | $17 | $20 | $28 | $36 | $44 |
| Air Conditioning | $6 | $7 | $9 | $12 | $15 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $5 | $6 | $9 | $11 | $14 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $12 | $14 | $18 | $21 | $25 |
| Water | $25 | $26 | $35 | $44 | $54 |
| Sewer | $24 | $25 | $35 | $45 | $55 |
| Trash Collection | $22 | $22 | $22 | $22 | $22 |
| Electric Service Charge | $9 | $9 | $9 | $9 | $9 |
| Gas Service Charge | $23 | $23 | $23 | $23 | $23 |
| Range/Microwave | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 |
| Refrigerator | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51501 | $1,050 | $1,100 | $1,310 | $1,740 | $1,970 |
| 51503 | $990 | $1,030 | $1,230 | $1,630 | $1,850 |
| 51510 | $1,180 | $1,230 | $1,460 | $1,940 | $2,190 |
| 51521 | $860 | $900 | $1,070 | $1,410 | $1,590 |
| 51525 | $820 | $850 | $1,010 | $1,360 | $1,530 |
| 51526 | $990 | $1,030 | $1,230 | $1,630 | $1,840 |
| 51532 | $750 | $930 | $1,010 | $1,400 | $1,520 |
| 51535 | $830 | $870 | $1,090 | $1,500 | $1,770 |
| 51536 | $850 | $890 | $1,060 | $1,410 | $1,590 |
| 51541 | $890 | $960 | $1,120 | $1,510 | $1,700 |
| 51542 | $880 | $910 | $1,090 | $1,440 | $1,640 |
| 51544 | $770 | $810 | $1,010 | $1,400 | $1,650 |
| 51548 | $970 | $1,010 | $1,200 | $1,590 | $1,800 |
| 51549 | $820 | $850 | $1,010 | $1,360 | $1,530 |
| 51553 | $820 | $850 | $1,010 | $1,360 | $1,530 |
| 51555 | $850 | $880 | $1,050 | $1,390 | $1,580 |
| 51559 | $950 | $990 | $1,180 | $1,570 | $1,770 |
| 51560 | $920 | $960 | $1,140 | $1,510 | $1,710 |
| 51566 | $750 | $930 | $1,010 | $1,400 | $1,520 |
| 51570 | $770 | $900 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,390 |
| 51571 | $950 | $990 | $1,180 | $1,560 | $1,770 |
| 51575 | $1,080 | $1,130 | $1,340 | $1,780 | $2,010 |
| 51576 | $940 | $980 | $1,170 | $1,550 | $1,760 |
| 51577 | $820 | $860 | $1,020 | $1,350 | $1,530 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Municipal Housing Agency of Council Bluffs
505 S 6th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Phone: (712) 322-1491
Official website: mhacb.org
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About Municipal Housing Agency of Council Bluffs
Overview
The Municipal Housing Agency of Council Bluffs operates 295 public housing units and administers 784 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 935 households. The agency has an occupancy rate of 86% and offers a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance to support local families and individuals.
Scale and standing
The Municipal Housing Agency of Council Bluffs ranks 14th in the state of Iowa by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 37 authorities in the state. With 784 vouchers, it plays a significant role in providing rental assistance to low-income residents. This places it among the larger voucher programs in Iowa, alongside other notable agencies such as those in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area served by the Municipal Housing Agency of Council Bluffs ranges from $960 to $1,340, with an average of $1,062. This is slightly above the state average of $1,031. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 51510 at $1,340, while the lowest is in ZIP code 51549 at $960.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.