Keokuk Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Keokuk, Iowa.

Waiting List
Closed: Keokuk, Iowa General Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List	Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Keokuk, Iowa Limited Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List	Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Keokuk Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List	Learn More

Closed: Keokuk, Iowa General Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Keokuk Housing Authority (KHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last open for one month in December, 2016. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

For more information, contact the Keokuk Housing Authority.

Open Until Further Notice: Keokuk, Iowa Limited Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Keokuk Housing Authority (KHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently open on a limited basis, from May 17, 2019 until further notice.

Please note: According to the KHA, "The Waiting List is open for the acceptance of Pre-Applications to households with gross annual income at orbelow the Extremely Low Income Limits as published by HUD." Income limit information can be found here.

There are two ways to apply:

Pick up an application at the lobby area of the Mississippi Terrace building, KHA office, located at 111 South 2nd Street, Keokuk, Iowa 52632, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm CT.
Send a written request along with a self-addressed and postage stamped envelope to the Keokuk Housing Authority at the address above.

Once the application has been completed, it must be either:

Dropped off at the KHA office the address above, during office hours.
Mailed to the KHA office at the address above.

Applications will also be distributed to social service agencies and organizations known by KHA that provide services and assistance to families least likely to apply in response to KHA public notice.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Elderly, Disabled, or Households with Children.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, contact the Keokuk Housing Authority.

Open Until Further Notice: Keokuk Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

The Keokuk Housing Authority (KHA) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list applications.

The KHA offers one Public Housing community with 196 units for senior/disabled households, ranging in size from 1 to 4 bedrooms.

To apply, visit the KHA to pick up a pre-application, located at 111 S 2nd St., Keokuk, IA 52632, during normal office hours.

Once the pre-application has been completed, it can be hand delivered to the address listed above.

For more information, call the KHA office at (319) 524-4386.

About The Agency

Keokuk Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 369 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

111 South 2nd Street, Keokuk, IA

(319) 524-4386

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the Keokuk Housing Authority?

Keokuk Housing Authority serves 285 low-income households. The agency manages 175 Housing Choice Vouchers and 142 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Keokuk Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 81 percent of households served by Keokuk Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 95 percent of Keokuk Housing Authority households.

How many Keokuk Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 54 households and make up 19 percent of households served by Keokuk Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Keokuk Housing Authority?

There are 165 female-headed renter households living in Keokuk Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 58% of those served by the Keokuk Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Keokuk Housing Authority renters?

Black	29
White	248
Hispanic	6

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Keokuk Housing Authority?

There are 99 households headed by seniors served by the Keokuk Housing Authority. Senior households are 35% of households in Keokuk Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Keokuk Housing Authority housing?

There are 96 persons with disabilities living in Keokuk Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 34% of households served by the Keokuk Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Keokuk Housing Authority?

The Keokuk Housing Authority is rated as a standard performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Keokuk Housing Authority

Mississippi Terrace

111 S 2nd St, Keokuk, Iowa 52632