Program: Combined · Public housing units: 359 · Section 8 vouchers: 241 · Households served: 468 · Occupancy: 78% · ZIP codes served: 12
The Ottumwa Housing Authority operates 359 public housing units and administers 241 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 468 households. With an occupancy rate of 78%, the authority offers a combined program, providing both rental assistance and affordable housing options to residents of Wapello County.
The Ottumwa Housing Authority ranks second among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in Wapello County, based on the number of Section 8 vouchers. Its peer, Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency, administers 427 vouchers. On a broader scale, the Ottumwa Housing Authority holds the 27th position among the 37 authorities in Iowa that provide Section 8 vouchers.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Wapello County ranges from $920 to $1230, with an average of $1029. This is slightly below the state average of $1031. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 52533 at $1230, while the lowest is in ZIP code 52536 at $920.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52501 | $800 | $830 | $1,080 | $1,410 | $1,420 |
| 52530 | $970 | $990 | $1,300 | $1,700 | $1,710 |
| 52531 | $720 | $740 | $970 | $1,260 | $1,330 |
| 52533 | $970 | $980 | $1,280 | $1,550 | $1,680 |
| 52536 | $720 | $740 | $970 | $1,220 | $1,330 |
| 52537 | $820 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,310 | $1,480 |
| 52548 | $800 | $830 | $1,080 | $1,410 | $1,420 |
| 52552 | $740 | $760 | $1,000 | $1,220 | $1,350 |
| 52553 | $770 | $790 | $1,040 | $1,330 | $1,360 |
| 52554 | $740 | $750 | $980 | $1,220 | $1,360 |
| 52563 | $790 | $830 | $1,050 | $1,310 | $1,400 |
| 52566 | $790 | $810 | $1,060 | $1,380 | $1,390 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
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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