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Ottumwa Housing Authority
Ottumwa Housing Authority is based in Ottumwa, Wapello County, IA and administers 241 Section 8 vouchers and 359 public housing units.
HUD PHA code IA004. Program type: Combined. Households served: 468. Occupancy: 78%. ZIP codes served: 12.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-10-01 (OHA).
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $853 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,119 |
| 3 bedroom | $1,398 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Single Family (Detached House / Mobile Home)), effective 2025-07-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $38 | $46 | $53 | $61 | $68 |
| Heating (Bottled Gas) | $83 | $101 | $118 | $133 | $150 |
| Heating (Electric) | $72 | $85 | $97 | $110 | $122 |
| Heating (Electric – Heat Pump) | $39 | $45 | $54 | $61 | $67 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $3 | $3 | $5 | $6 | $9 |
| Cooking (Bottled Gas) | $6 | $6 | $11 | $15 | $19 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $7 | $9 | $13 | $16 | $20 |
| Other Electric | $41 | $48 | $66 | $85 | $103 |
| Air Conditioning | $6 | $6 | $14 | $23 | $31 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $10 | $11 | $16 | $20 | $26 |
| Water Heating (Bottled Gas) | $21 | $24 | $34 | $45 | $56 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $24 | $28 | $36 | $44 | $52 |
| Water | $42 | $42 | $51 | $59 | $68 |
| Sewer | $47 | $48 | $60 | $72 | $84 |
| Range/Microwave | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 |
| Refrigerator | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 |
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.
Latest from Ottumwa Housing Authority
- Ottumwa Housing Authority Observed HolidaysThe Ottumwa Housing Authority has released its office hours and a list of holidays when the administrative office will be closed. An emergency maintenance number is provided for use during these closures.
- Newsletters for All Hi-RisesThe Ottumwa Housing Authority has published a series of newsletters for all high-rise and family sites, covering each month of 2025.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Ottumwa Housing Authority
935 W Main St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Phone: (641) 682-8369
Official website: ohatowers.org
Email updates
About Ottumwa Housing Authority
Overview
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.
Scale and standing
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.
Rent standards in the area it covers
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.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Area XV Multi-County Housing AgencyAgency, IA, 427 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.