Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 1,086 · Households served: 907 · Occupancy: 83% · ZIP codes served: 17
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: 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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