Program: Combined · Public housing units: 295 · Section 8 vouchers: 784 · Households served: 935 · Occupancy: 86% · ZIP codes served: 24
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: 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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