Thinking about applying for the Public Housing program?

 Public Housing properties are owned by NIRHA and NIRHA manages and leases the properties. Units owned and managed by NIRHA are leased to low-income people on an income-based rental, or at a flat rental rate, depending upon what the resident chooses.

Housing Choice Voucher properties are owned and managed by private landlords who are willing to participate with the Voucher program.  NIRHA subsidizes part of the resident's rent to the landlord making the housing affordable for the resident. 

There is no simple answer to this question, because your wait will depend upon the date and time you submitted the application and how many other applicants are ahead of you. Depending upon the location you have selected and the number of applicants, it can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months or longer.

We operate ten public housing developments and each development has a waiting list. Applicants can be placed on as many of the waiting lists they choose, with the following exceptions: age limitations (such as head of household must be 55 years old or over for senior housing), availability of number of bedrooms depending upon family composition, etc. 

The length of time it takes to reach the top of a waiting list will depend upon the development(s) chosen (some are in higher demand than others), the size of the family, and availability of housing to meet the family's needs. It is advisable to place your name on all waiting lists you are eligible for.

You may not be eligible if:

• You or a member of your household has an outstanding debt owed to any housing authority
• You or a member of your household may have been evicted from public housing within the last five years
• You or a member of your household may have violated family obligations during participation in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program during the past five years
• You or a member of your household may have engaged in, or threatened abusive or violent behavior toward housing authority personnel
• You or a member of your household may have committed fraud, bribery, or any criminal act in connection with any federal housing program
• You or a member of your household may have engaged in drug-related or violent criminal activity during the past five years

You are not eligible if:

• You or a household member is a registered sex offender
• You or a household member has been convicted for production/manufacturing of methamphetamine, including precursors

 No, however, applicants who live, work, or attend school within our jurisdiction do receive a preference over those outside of our jurisdiction. 

 Yes, there are HUD income limits that are posted below and updated annually.

 You must be 62 years of age or older, disabled or handicapped according to Social Security standards.  We do accept “near elderly” people (ages 55 – 62) as well.  Near elderly applicants do not need to meet the standards of Social Security. 

 No.  The only preference at this time is for people who live, attend school,  or work within our jurisdiction.  You are encouraged to apply and wait until you reach the top of the waiting list. 

  No.  The only preference at this time is for people who live, attend school,  or work within our jurisdiction.  You are encouraged to apply and wait until you reach the top of the waiting list.  

 No.  At this time there are no provisions in our policies allowing someone with an emergency to move in before someone else. You must be determined eligible first and then you will be housed in accordance with the date and time of your application and residency preference. 

 There are a number things considered when determining your income and deductions.

The formula used in determining the tenant rent is the highest of the following, rounded to the nearest dollar:

• 30 percent of the monthly adjusted income. Monthly Adjusted Income is annual income less deductions allowed by the regulations;
  
• 10 percent of monthly income;
  
• welfare rent, if applicable; or
  
• a $50 minimum rent set by the housing authority.

In general, you may stay in public housing as long as you comply with the lease.

 If you are offered an apartment and accept it, you will have to sign a one year lease and pay a security deposit.  A Housing Specialist will review the lease with you and answer any questions you may have.  This will give you a better understanding of your responsibilities as a tenant and NIRHA’s responsibilities as a landlord.  After the initial year, the term of the lease will be month-to-month.

1-Person family $52,850

2-Person family $60,400

3-Person family $67,950

4-Person family $75,450

5-Person family $81,500

6-Person family $87,550

7-Person family $93,600

8-Person family $99,600

1-Person family $54,950

2-Person family $62,800

3-Person family $70,650

4-Person family $78,500

5-Person family $84,800

6-Person family $91,100

7-Person family $97,350

8-Person family $103,650

1-Person family $51,550

2-Person family $58,900

3-Person family $66,250

4-Person family $73,600

5-Person family $79,500

6-Person family $85,400

7-Person family $91,300

8-Person family $97,200

1-Person family $51,550

2-Person family $58,900

3-Person family $66,250

4-Person family $73,600

5-Person family $79,500

6-Person family $85,400

7-Person family $91,300

8-Person family $97,200

1-Person family $52,200

2-Person family $59,650

3-Person family $67,100

4-Person family $74,550

5-Person family $80,500

6-Person family $86,500

7-Person family $92,450

8-Person family $98,450

1-Person family $53,450

2-Person family $61,050

3-Person family $68,700

4-Person family $76,300

5-Person family $82,450

6-Person family $88,550

7-Person family $94,650

8-Person family $100,750

1-Person family $51,550

2-Person family $58,900

3-Person family $66,250

4-Person family $73,600

5-Person family $79,500

6-Person family $85,400

7-Person family $91,300

8-Person family $97,200

1-Person family $57,000

2-Person family $65,150

3-Person family $73,300

4-Person family $81,400

5-Person family $87,950

6-Person family $94,450

7-Person family $100,950

8-Person family $107,450

Maplewood Apartments located on 

the 1700 blocks of Maple and Mound 

• Built in 1983
• 14 apartments (12 - 2 bedroom units, 1 - 3 bedroom unit, 1 - 4 bedroom unit)
• One story and townhouse design
• Off-street parking 
• Families only

 Courtyard Square located on the 

800 block of 7th street 

• Built in 1990
• 6 apartments (4 - 2 bedroom units, 2 - 3 bedroom units)
• One story and Townhouse design
• Off-street parking
• Close to school 
• Families only

 Fieldstone Circle Apartments located on Plaza Drive and 14th Ave.

• Built in 1983
• 10 apartments (8 - 2 bedroom units, 2 - 3 bedroom units) Two-2 bedroom units are handicap accessible
• One story or townhouse design
• Off-street parking 
• Families only

Southview Plaza and Southview Apartments located on the 100 block of Cathedral Oaks

Southview Apartments  

• Built in 1989
• 8 - 3 bedroom units
• 4-plex townhouse design
• Off-street parking
• Families only

Southview Plaza Apartments

• Built in 1990
• 4 - 2 bedroom units (one designed for hearing impaired and one handicap accessible)
• Single story and 4-plex townhouse design
• Off-street parking
• Families only

 Heritage Place Apartments located 

on 1st Ave SW.

• Elderly, disabled, and handicapped only housing.
• Former hospital converted in 1983
• 27 apartments (24 - 1 bedroom units, 3 - 2 bedroom units) 
• Three story with elevator 
• Senior citizen center on lower level 
• Laundry room 
• Meeting room to gather in 
• Off-street parking 

Friendship Village Apartments located on the 130 block of Friendship Lane

• Elderly, disabled, and handicapped only housing.
• Built in 1983
• 12 apartments (10 - 1 bedroom units, 2 - 2 bedroom units), two fully handicap accessible units
• One story 6-plexes
• Community room 
• Laundry building 
• Off-street parking

 Schoolside Apartments located on 

600 block of 7th St.

• Built in 1989
• 8 - 3 bedroom units
• 4-plex townhouse design
• Off-street parking 
• Close to school 
• Families only

Park Plaza Apartments located on the 

300 block of Vine, 600 block of 3rd, 

and 300 block of Park

• Built in 1983
• 10 - 2 bedroom units
• Single story duplex apartments
• Off-street parking 
• Families only

 East Court Apartments located 

on 200 block of 9th St.

• Built in 1984
• 10 apartments (2 - 1 bedroom units, 6 - 2 bedroom units, 2 - 3 bedroom units)
• One story and townhouse design
• One 1 bedroom unit handicap accessible
• Off-street parking
• Close to school

  Oakwood East Apartments located 

on 100 block of Oakwood Dr. 

• Built in 1983
• 8 - 2 bedroom units
• Single story duplex apartments
• Off-street parking