Housing authoritiesIASouthern Iowa Regional Housing Authority
Southern Iowa Regional Housing Authority
Southern Iowa Regional Housing Authority is based in Creston, Union County, IA and administers 1,132 Section 8 vouchers and 125 public housing units.
HUD PHA code IA117. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,059. Occupancy: 84%. ZIP codes served: 11.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Southern Iowa Regional Housing Authority
219 N Pine St, Creston, IA 50801
Phone: (641) 782-8585
Official website: sirha-ia.org
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About Southern Iowa Regional Housing Authority
Overview
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.
Scale and standing
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.
Rent standards in the area it covers
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.
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.
- Afton Housing CommissionAfton, IA
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.