Rock Rapids Municipal Housing Agency

411 First Ave, Rock Rapids, IA, 51246
(712) 472-3896



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About Rock Rapids Municipal Housing Agency

Rock Rapids Municipal Housing Agency is a public housing authority located in Lyon county in northwest Iowa.

Rock Rapids Municipal Housing Agency consists of 36 apartments within 17 different buildings located on both the east and west ends of Rock Rapids. There are playgrounds located at each location.

The Rock Rapids Housing Agency is committed to excellence in our assistance of low to moderate income families with drug free, safe, decent, and affordable housing opportunities as they strive to achieve self-sufficiency and improve the quality of their lives. It is our intent to provided opportunities and promote economic independence for our residents. We will create and maintain partnerships with our clients and appropriate community agencies in order to accomplish this mission.

Rock Rapids is located in extreme northwest Iowa at the junction of Iowa Highway 9 and US Highway 75. Our 2,600 residents enjoy the benefits of small town living along with recreational opportunities for all ages: fishing, swimming, walking and biking trail, snowmobiling, baseball, soccer, softball and many more activities.


Mission Statement

Rock Rapids Municipal Housing Agency strives to have a high-quality, comfortable rental units. The units will offer state-of-the-art living conditions in technology and a growing need for quality housing. Our company is dedicated to a hassle free-living environment in which our tenants can enjoy all of the benefits of safe, attractive, and inviting units. Our primary objective is to maintain the highest level of customer satisfaction that is achievable. Tenant safety, happiness, and comfort are our main goals. We will maintain a competitive market price while working toward expanding the number of units and increasing total profits earned. Within the company, we will strive to work as a cohesive, harmonious unit focused on exemplifying our mission. Just as customer satisfaction is an intricate part of our success, so is employee satisfaction. That is why we believe that employee satisfaction will make the company a success and will be the key to their longevity.

Program Summary for Rock Rapids Municipal Housing Agency

Rock Rapids Municipal Housing Agency is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Rock Rapids Municipal Housing Agency manages several funded programs and has a total of 60 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Rock Rapids Municipal Housing Agency administered a total of 50 Section 8 Vouchers. Rock Rapids Municipal Housing Agency currently has Low-Rent as its program type. Rock Rapids Municipal Housing Agency is located at 411 First Ave, Rock Rapids, IA, 51246 and serves the city of Rock Rapids. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Rock Rapids Municipal Housing Agency at, (712) 472-3896 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Rock Rapids Municipal Housing Agency compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities N/A
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher N/A
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units N/A
Waiting list for the Rock Rapids Municipal Housing Agency is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Lyon 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 Lyon County, IA:

Median Income
$0
Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $26,000
  • $29,700
  • $33,400
  • $37,100
  • $40,100
  • $43,050
  • $46,050
  • $49,000
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $15,600
  • $17,800
  • $21,720
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $35,160
  • $39,640
  • $44,120
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $41,550
  • $47,500
  • $53,450
  • $59,350
  • $64,100
  • $68,850
  • $73,600
  • $78,350

2017 Fair Market Rents for Lyon 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 Lyon County, IA:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$448 $474 $630 $788 $868



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Luverne HRA Luverne HRA Luverne MN N/A N/A Open 15.56 Miles Contact
Canton Canton Canton SD 68 20 Open 23.58 Miles Contact
Sioux Center Low-Rent Housing Agency New Homestead) Sioux Center Low-Rent Housing Agency New Homestead) Sioux Center IA N/A N/A Open 24.34 Miles Contact
Sioux Falls Housing and Redevelopment Commission Sioux Falls Housing and Redevelopment Commission Sioux Falls SD 45 36 Open 29.13 Miles Contact
Worthington HRA Worthington HRA Worthington MN 250 136 Open 31.38 Miles Contact
Lennox Lennox Lennox SD 30 30 Open 36.36 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Rock Rapids Municipal Housing Agency Program Type:
  • Low Rent Units
36
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Lyon County Quick Facts

Population: 11,683
Persons Per Household: 2.6
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 5.5%
Homeownership Rate: 82.3%
Housing Units: 4,923
Yearly Income Per Person: $23,683
Median Household Income: $52,152