Mason City Housing Authority

22 N. Georgia, Ste. 214, Mason City, IA, 50401
(641) 421-2711



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About Mason City Housing Authority

The Mason City Housing Authority (MCHA) was established in 1976 to meet the housing needs of low-income families, elderly and disabled residents of the City of Mason City, Iowa.

MCHA currently assists up to 448 households in the Section 8 Voucher Rental Assistance Program, up to 20 households in the Section 8 Voucher Homeownership Program and 35 Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing Vouchers. MCHA also offers Shelter Plus Care rental assistance for up to 22 disabled, homeless households. MCHA does not administer any public housing projects.

The MCHA administers these programs with funds awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The jurisdiction of MCHA is inside the corporate city limits of Mason City. MCHA also assists 60 households of Tenant Based Rental Assistance with funds from the Iowa Finance Authority.


Mission Statement

The mission of the Mason City Housing Authority is the same as that of the Department of Housing and Urban Development: To promote adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity and a suitable living environment free from discrimination.

Program Summary for Mason City Housing Authority

Mason City Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Mason City Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 60 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Mason City Housing Authority administered a total of 494 Section 8 Vouchers. Mason City Housing Authority currently has Section 8 as its program type. Mason City Housing Authority is located at 22 N. Georgia, Ste. 214, Mason City, IA, 50401 and serves the city of Mason City. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Mason City Housing Authority at, (641) 421-2711 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Mason City Housing Authority compared nationally Large
Last Updated 11/29/2014
Total Numbers of Communities N/A
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 494
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units N/A
Waiting list for the Mason City Housing Authority is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Cerro Gordo County, IA

HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Cerro Gordo County, IA:

Median Income
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Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $25,400
  • $29,000
  • $32,650
  • $36,250
  • $39,150
  • $42,050
  • $44,950
  • $47,850
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $15,250
  • $17,400
  • $21,720
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $35,160
  • $39,640
  • $44,120
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $40,600
  • $46,400
  • $52,200
  • $58,000
  • $62,650
  • $67,300
  • $71,950
  • $76,600

2017 Fair Market Rents for Cerro Gordo County, IA

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Cerro Gordo County, IA:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$449 $532 $707 $920 $1089



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
North Iowa Regional Housing Authority North Iowa Regional Housing Authority Mason City IA 398 121 Open 0.13 Miles Contact
Charles City Housing and Redevelopment Authority Charles City Housing and Redevelopment Authority Charles City IA 197 148 Open 26.21 Miles Contact
Albert Lea HRA Albert Lea HRA Albert Lea MN 155 179 Open 35.37 Miles Contact
Austin HRA Austin HRA Austin MN 446 86 Open 37.53 Miles Contact
Mower County HRA Mower County HRA Austin MN 40 28 Open 39.77 Miles Contact
New Hampton Housing Authority New Hampton Housing Authority New Hampton IA N/A N/A Open 44.88 Miles Contact
Iowa Northland Regional Housing Authority Iowa Northland Regional Housing Authority Waverly IA 313 N/A Open 45.82 Miles Contact

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Mason City Housing Authority Program Type:
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Cerro Gordo County Quick Facts

Population: 43,254
Persons Per Household: 2.14
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 16.8%
Homeownership Rate: 71.6%
Housing Units: 22,147
Yearly Income Per Person: $27,291
Median Household Income: $44,795