Program: Combined · Public housing units: 125 · Section 8 vouchers: 1,132 · Households served: 1,059 · Occupancy: 84% · ZIP codes served: 11
The Southern Iowa Regional Housing Authority operates 125 public housing units and administers 1,132 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,059 households. With an occupancy rate of 84%, the authority offers a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance to meet the diverse needs of the community.
Among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes, the Southern Iowa Regional Housing Authority ranks first by voucher count. It is also the fifth-largest voucher provider in the state, out of 37 authorities with vouchers. In comparison, a peer like the Afton Housing Commission does not offer any Section 8 vouchers, highlighting the significant role this authority plays in providing rental assistance.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $920 to $1,120, with an average of $975. This is below the state average of $1,031. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 50861 at $1,120, while the lowest is in ZIP code 50842 at $920.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50074 | $690 | $740 | $950 | $1,200 | $1,260 |
| 50149 | $740 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,360 |
| 50174 | $660 | $780 | $950 | $1,280 | $1,280 |
| 50254 | $670 | $750 | $950 | $1,260 | $1,260 |
| 50801 | $650 | $710 | $930 | $1,210 | $1,220 |
| 50830 | $650 | $710 | $930 | $1,210 | $1,220 |
| 50831 | $650 | $710 | $930 | $1,210 | $1,220 |
| 50842 | $650 | $710 | $930 | $1,210 | $1,220 |
| 50845 | $790 | $840 | $1,070 | $1,330 | $1,440 |
| 50851 | $820 | $850 | $1,110 | $1,440 | $1,540 |
| 50861 | $810 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,480 | $1,510 |
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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