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North Iowa Regional Housing Authority
North Iowa Regional Housing Authority is a Public Housing Agency in Mason City, Iowa that participates in the Public Housing program. As of March 29th, 2020, North Iowa Regional Housing Authority has 3 waiting lists that are open now or opening soon.
The Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Franklin, Hancock, Kossuth, Mitchell, Winnebago, and Worth County, Iowa Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List is open indefinitely. The Family Public Housing Waiting List is open indefinitely. The Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List is open indefinitely.
North Iowa Regional Housing Authority serves Cerro Gordo County, Floyd County, Franklin County, Hancock County, Kossuth County, Mitchell County, Winnebago County and Worth County but does not serve Charles City, Mason City and Riceville.
Waiting List Statuses
| Waiting List | Status |
|---|
| Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Franklin, Hancock, Kossuth, Mitchell, Winnebago, and Worth County, Iowa Housing Choice Voucher |
Open Until Further Notice |
| Family Public Housing |
Open Until Further Notice |
| Senior and Disabled Public Housing |
Open Until Further Notice |
Open North Iowa Regional Housing Authority Waiting Lists
Due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, some upcoming waiting list openings may be postponed until further notice. As of March 16, 2020, many waiting lists that are already open have remained open, but those may become postponed as well, or submission instructions may be adjusted. Visit the housing authority's website for the latest on its current operations, if one is available. If there is no information online, contact the housing authority directly. Due to a high volume of calls and modified office hours in most areas, expect a long wait time (days or weeks) for a response.
North Iowa Regional Housing Authority Website: http://www.nirha.com/.
North Iowa Regional Housing Authority Phone: (641) 423-0897.
Open Until Further Notice:
Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Franklin, Hancock, Kossuth, Mitchell, Winnebago, and Worth County, Iowa Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List
Please Note: Due to the decentralized nature of affordable housing information, the information about this waiting list may be out of date.
How To Apply to the Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List
The North Iowa Regional Housing Authority (NIRHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently open, from April 10, 2017 at 8:00 am CT, until further notice.
To apply, complete the online application here.
These documents are required when submitting the application: Copies of Social Security Cards of all household members, and photo IDs for all adult household members. If applying online, send these copies to the NIRHA as soon as possible. The application will not be considered complete until these documents are received.
This waiting list has the following preferences: Live, work or attend school full-time in Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Franklin, Hancock, Kossuth, Mitchell, Winnebago, or Worth County; displaced by federally declared disaster.
Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.
Persons on the waiting list can update application information by notifying the NIRHA in writing to:
North Iowa Regional Housing Authority
202 1st St. SE, Ste. 203
Mason City, IA 50401
For more information, visit the NIRHA website, or call the office at (641) 423-0897.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via 6414230897.
Next Steps
Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.
Last Updated on 09/21/2018.
Open Until Further Notice:
Family Public Housing Waiting List
Please Note: Due to the decentralized nature of affordable housing information, the information about this waiting list may be out of date.
How To Apply to the Public Housing Waiting List
The North Iowa Regional Housing Authority (NIRHA) is currently accepting Family Public Housing waiting list applications until further notice. Waiting lists for a specific community or bedroom size may be closed.
A list of all Public Housing communities can be found here.
There are two ways to apply:
- Complete the online application here.
- Visit the NIRHA to pick up an application, located at 202 First Street SE, Suite 203, Mason City, Iowa 50401, from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm CT, Monday-Thursday; and on Fridays from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm.
Once the paper application has been completed, it can be mailed or hand delivered to the address above.
These documents are required when submitting the application: Copies of Social Security Cards of all household members, and photo IDs for all adult household members. If applying online, send these copies to the NIRHA as soon as possible. The application will not be considered complete until these documents are received.
This waiting list has the following preferences: Live, work or attend school full-time in Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Franklin, Hancock, Kossuth, Mitchell, Winnebago, or Worth County; displaced by federally declared disaster.
Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.
Persons on the waiting list can update application information by notifying the NIRHA in writing to:
North Iowa Regional Housing Authority
202 1st St. SE, Ste. 203
Mason City, IA 50401
For more information, visit the NIRHA website, or call the office at (641) 423-0897.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via 6414230897.
Next Steps
Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.
Last Updated on 09/21/2018.
Open Until Further Notice:
Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List
Please Note: Due to the decentralized nature of affordable housing information, the information about this waiting list may be out of date.
How To Apply to the Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List
The North Iowa Regional Housing Authority (NIRHA) is currently accepting Elderly/Disabled Public Housing waiting list applications until further notice. Waiting lists for a specific community or bedroom size may be closed.
A list of all Public Housing communities can be found here.
There are two ways to apply:
- Complete the online application here.
- Visit the NIRHA to pick up an application, located at 202 First Street SE, Suite 203, Mason City, Iowa 50401, from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm CT, Monday-Thursday; and on Fridays from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm.
Once the paper application has been completed, it can be mailed or hand delivered to the address above.
These documents are required when submitting the application: Copies of Social Security Cards of all household members, and photo IDs for all adult household members. If applying online, send these copies to the NIRHA as soon as possible. The application will not be considered complete until these documents are received.
This waiting list has the following preferences: Live, work or attend school full-time in Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Franklin, Hancock, Kossuth, Mitchell, Winnebago, or Worth County; displaced by federally declared disaster.
Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.
Persons on the waiting list can update application information by notifying the NIRHA in writing to:
North Iowa Regional Housing Authority
202 1st St. SE, Ste. 203
Mason City, IA 50401
For more information, visit the NIRHA website, or call the office at (641) 423-0897.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (641) 423-0897.
Next Steps
Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.
Last Updated on 09/21/2018.
About North Iowa Regional Housing Authority
More information about North Iowa Regional Housing Authority can be found on its website at http://www.nirha.com/.
Representatives of North Iowa Regional Housing Authority may be available by phone at (641) 423-0897. Unless otherwise noted above, applications will not be provided or accepted by phone.
Public Housing Apartments Operated by North Iowa Regional Housing Authority
105 1st Ave SW
Hampton, Iowa
