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Mission Statement
"The Mission of the North Iowa Regional Housing Authority (NIRHA) is to assist low-income families with decent, safe, and affordable housing opportunities as they strive to achieve self-sufficiency and improve the quality of their lives. NIRHA is committed to operating in an efficient, ethical, and professional manner. NIRHA will create and maintain partnerships with its clients and appropriate community agencies in order to accomplish this mission"
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher
The Section 8 program is available throughout the eight county jurisdiction: Cerro Gordo County (excluding the incorporated city limits of Mason City), Floyd County (excluding the incorporated city limits of Charles City), Franklin County, Hancock County, Kossuth County, Mitchell County (excluding the incorporated city limits of Riceville), Winnebago County, and Worth County. Assistance is provided in units on the private market.
Public Housing Units
Often referred to as “project based assistance”, the public housing program was established to provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Public housing comes in all sizes and types, from scattered single family houses to highrise apartments for elderly families. It is referred to as “project based assistance” because the rental assistance is tied to the unit and not to the family. If the family moves out of the unit, the assistance terminates.
Office Closed
The North Iowa Regional Housing Authority will be closed for staff development October 7-11, 2024 and also October 15-16, 2024. If you call in during this time, please leave a message. Staff will be checking messages periodically during these days and returning calls when available.
Online Application
As of October 4, 2024, North Iowa Regional Housing Authority is not accepting online applications. We are undergoing a software conversion and will reopen online applications when that conversion is completed in November. If you wish to apply, please come into our office or contact our office for an application.
All waiting lists are currently open for applications
Public Housing Rental Payments
We are able to accept online payments through our online portal. Please click below to access.
Office staff are available:
Office staff are available:
Office staff are available:
Monday - Wednesday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Closed for Lunch 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Thursday and Friday: by appointment only
Closed: Saturday and Sunday
Administrative Policies
Office staff are available:
Office staff are available:
Please click here to access full policies for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program and Public Housing Program. These updated plans were approved by the NIRHA board effective October 1, 2020