Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 499 · Households served: 356 · Occupancy: 71% · ZIP codes served: 12
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: 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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