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Rock Rapids Municipal Housing Agency
Rock Rapids Municipal Housing Agency is based in Rock Rapids, Lyon County, IA and administers 36 public housing units.
HUD PHA code IA046. Program type: Low-Rent. Households served: 35. Occupancy: 97%. ZIP codes served: 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 Rock Rapids Municipal Housing Agency
- Free Rides to vote offered by RIDESRIDES is offering free transportation to voting polls in Rock Rapids on Election Day, November 3rd, from 9AM to 2PM.
- October 24 – Planned Power Outage 4:30AMThere will be a planned power outage on October 24th starting at 4:30 AM.
- 10/12/2026 – Tornado siren will be tested at 10AM this morning.The Rock Rapids Municipal Housing Agency will test tornado sirens at 10AM today, with this being the final test of the year.
- Live Healthy Iowa WalkThe Rock Rapids Municipal Housing Agency is promoting the Live Healthy Iowa Walk event scheduled for Wednesday, October 7.
- 09/14/2026 We will NOT be testing the tornado sirens this morning – due to the weather in the area.Tornado siren testing is canceled for the morning of September 14, 2026, due to inclement weather in the area.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51201 | $720 | $740 | $970 | $1,160 | $1,280 |
| 51230 | $700 | $720 | $940 | $1,120 | $1,240 |
| 51232 | $710 | $730 | $950 | $1,240 | $1,250 |
| 51235 | $690 | $710 | $930 | $1,130 | $1,220 |
| 51237 | $690 | $710 | $930 | $1,110 | $1,220 |
| 51239 | $750 | $770 | $1,010 | $1,260 | $1,360 |
| 51240 | $770 | $860 | $1,040 | $1,260 | $1,380 |
| 51241 | $710 | $730 | $960 | $1,140 | $1,260 |
| 51242 | $700 | $720 | $950 | $1,130 | $1,240 |
| 51243 | $690 | $710 | $930 | $1,110 | $1,220 |
| 51246 | $690 | $710 | $930 | $1,110 | $1,220 |
| 51247 | $860 | $890 | $1,160 | $1,480 | $1,580 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Rock Rapids Municipal Housing Agency
411 1st Ave, Rock Rapids, IA 51246
Phone: (712) 472-3896
Email updates
About Rock Rapids Municipal Housing Agency
Overview
The Rock Rapids Municipal Housing Agency operates 36 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. It serves 35 households with a 97% occupancy rate. The agency's program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options within the community.
Scale and standing
The Rock Rapids Municipal Housing Agency serves 12 ZIP codes across Lyon County. With 36 public housing units, it is a small but significant provider in the area. While it does not administer Section 8 vouchers, its focus on public housing units helps meet the local need for affordable housing. The agency's coverage includes parts of Lyon, Osceola, and Sioux Counties, making it a key player in the region's housing landscape.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $920 to $1,150, with an average of $973. This is below the state average of $1,031. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is in ZIP code 51240 at $1,150, while the lowest is in ZIP code 51201 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.