Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 234 · Households served: 171 · Occupancy: 73% · ZIP codes served: 20
The Oskaloosa Municipal Housing Agency operates as a voucher-only authority, administering 234 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 171 households, with an occupancy rate of 73%. The agency does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
The Oskaloosa Municipal Housing Agency ranks 28th in the state of Iowa by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 37 authorities. This places it in the middle tier of voucher providers in the state. While it serves fewer households than some larger agencies, it plays a significant role in providing rental assistance to those in need within Mahaska County and the surrounding areas.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $920 to $1170, with an average of $976. This is below the state average of $1031. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 50219 at $1170, while the lowest is in ZIP code 50044 at $920.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50027 | $700 | $770 | $930 | $1,180 | $1,240 |
| 50044 | $650 | $740 | $930 | $1,120 | $1,250 |
| 50104 | $740 | $800 | $990 | $1,230 | $1,330 |
| 50143 | $700 | $730 | $930 | $1,130 | $1,230 |
| 50153 | $730 | $770 | $930 | $1,240 | $1,310 |
| 50171 | $730 | $850 | $1,010 | $1,400 | $1,430 |
| 50207 | $700 | $770 | $930 | $1,180 | $1,220 |
| 50219 | $830 | $960 | $1,190 | $1,420 | $1,600 |
| 50251 | $760 | $760 | $960 | $1,290 | $1,350 |
| 50256 | $700 | $780 | $980 | $1,180 | $1,320 |
| 50268 | $690 | $760 | $930 | $1,160 | $1,250 |
| 52501 | $800 | $830 | $1,080 | $1,410 | $1,420 |
| 52534 | $700 | $710 | $930 | $1,130 | $1,220 |
| 52543 | $740 | $750 | $980 | $1,210 | $1,290 |
| 52550 | $800 | $890 | $1,080 | $1,350 | $1,460 |
| 52553 | $770 | $790 | $1,040 | $1,330 | $1,360 |
| 52561 | $720 | $740 | $970 | $1,220 | $1,330 |
| 52577 | $760 | $760 | $1,000 | $1,220 | $1,310 |
| 52586 | $740 | $780 | $980 | $1,220 | $1,310 |
| 52595 | $700 | $710 | $930 | $1,130 | $1,220 |
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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