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Northwest Iowa Regional Housing Authority
Northwest Iowa Regional Housing Authority is based in Spencer, Clay County, IA and administers 1,086 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code IA129. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 907. Occupancy: 83%. ZIP codes served: 17.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50515 | $1,030 | $1,060 | $1,390 | $1,860 | $1,870 |
| 50565 | $800 | $800 | $1,050 | $1,310 | $1,380 |
| 50585 | $700 | $710 | $930 | $1,170 | $1,220 |
| 51033 | $1,150 | $1,160 | $1,520 | $1,910 | $2,000 |
| 51047 | $780 | $810 | $1,040 | $1,360 | $1,390 |
| 51058 | $690 | $730 | $930 | $1,160 | $1,280 |
| 51301 | $750 | $750 | $990 | $1,210 | $1,310 |
| 51333 | $880 | $900 | $1,180 | $1,540 | $1,550 |
| 51338 | $750 | $750 | $990 | $1,210 | $1,310 |
| 51340 | $690 | $710 | $930 | $1,210 | $1,220 |
| 51341 | $770 | $790 | $1,030 | $1,340 | $1,360 |
| 51343 | $740 | $760 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,310 |
| 51346 | $690 | $710 | $930 | $1,110 | $1,220 |
| 51357 | $770 | $800 | $1,040 | $1,360 | $1,370 |
| 51358 | $690 | $710 | $930 | $1,240 | $1,250 |
| 51364 | $810 | $820 | $1,070 | $1,400 | $1,410 |
| 51366 | $830 | $840 | $1,110 | $1,430 | $1,460 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Northwest Iowa Regional Housing Authority
2016 Highway Blvd, Spencer, IA 51301
Phone: (712) 262-7460
Official website: nwirha.org
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About Northwest Iowa Regional Housing Authority
Overview
The Northwest Iowa Regional Housing Authority operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 1,086 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 907 households, with an occupancy rate of 83%. The agency does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in the region.
Scale and standing
The Northwest Iowa Regional Housing Authority ranks 8th in the state of Iowa by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 37 authorities. With 1,086 vouchers, it plays a significant role in the state's housing assistance programs, serving a substantial number of households in need.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $920 to $1,370, with an average of $1,048. This is slightly above the state average of $1,031. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is in ZIP code 50515 at $1,370, while the lowest is in ZIP code 51346 at $920.
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.