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Upper Explorerland Regional Housing Authority
Upper Explorerland Regional Housing Authority is based in Decorah, Winneshiek County, IA and administers 499 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code IA130. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 356. Occupancy: 71%. 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 Upper Explorerland Regional Housing Authority
- The UERPC October 2026 Newsletter is Here!The Upper Explorerland Regional Housing Authority has released their October 2026 newsletter.
- UERPC Fund Alert- October 2026The Upper Explorerland Regional Housing Authority has issued a fund alert for October 2026.
- The UERPC September 2026 Newsletter is Here!The Upper Explorerland Regional Housing Authority has released its September 2026 newsletter.
- UERPC Fund Alert- September 2026The Upper Explorerland Regional Housing Authority has issued a fund alert for September 2026.
- The UERPC August 2026 Newsletter is Here!The Upper Explorerland Regional Housing Authority has released its August 2026 newsletter.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52101 | $700 | $720 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,260 |
| 52132 | $690 | $760 | $930 | $1,210 | $1,330 |
| 52133 | $690 | $720 | $930 | $1,230 | $1,320 |
| 52136 | $720 | $880 | $970 | $1,340 | $1,580 |
| 52140 | $740 | $790 | $1,010 | $1,330 | $1,490 |
| 52144 | $950 | $980 | $1,280 | $1,680 | $1,680 |
| 52161 | $690 | $710 | $930 | $1,210 | $1,300 |
| 52162 | $690 | $750 | $930 | $1,270 | $1,450 |
| 52165 | $690 | $710 | $930 | $1,210 | $1,220 |
| 52168 | $770 | $800 | $1,040 | $1,360 | $1,370 |
| 52171 | $780 | $830 | $1,050 | $1,390 | $1,440 |
| 52172 | $780 | $860 | $1,050 | $1,450 | $1,670 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Upper Explorerland Regional Housing Authority
325 Washington St, Decorah, IA 52101
Phone: (563) 382-6171
Official website: uerpc.org
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About Upper Explorerland Regional Housing Authority
Overview
The Upper Explorerland Regional Housing Authority operates in Decorah, Iowa, and is a voucher-only agency. It administers 499 Section 8 vouchers, serving 356 households with an occupancy rate of 71%. The authority does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance through its voucher program.
Scale and standing
Among the 37 housing authorities in Iowa that offer Section 8 vouchers, the Upper Explorerland Regional Housing Authority ranks 16th by the number of vouchers administered. This places it in the middle tier of voucher providers within the state, indicating a significant but not dominant role in the region's housing assistance landscape.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Winneshiek County ranges from $920 to $1320, with an average of $988. This is below the state average of $1031. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 52144 at $1320, while the lowest is in ZIP code 52165 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.