OPEN: Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency is currently open and does not have a predetermined closing date.

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The Area XV Multi County Housing Agency (AXVMCHA) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list pre-applications for families and senior/disabled households.The AXVMCHA serves the following counties: Appanoose, Davis, Jefferson, KEokuk, Lucas, Mahaska, Monroe,Van Burne, Wapello, Washingon, and Wayne.Please note: Each county has its own waiting list. Be sure to mark which county and bedroom size you would like to be placed on.There are two ways to apply: 

  1. Visit the AXVMCHA to pick up a pre-application, located at 417 N College St., Agency, IA 52530, during normal office hours.
  2. Request to have a pre-application mailed to you by calling (641) 937-5222 during normal office hours.
Once the pre-applicaton has been completed, it can be mailed or hand delivered to the address listed above.Be sure to include copies of these documents with the pre-application: Social Security Cards, photo IDs for all adult household members, and  if claiming the residency preference, you need to supply documentation.The AXVMCHA does have a preference for: Applicants who live and/or work in the counties that they serve.For more information, the AXVMCHA can be reached by calling (641) 937-5222 during normal office hours.

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Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency Public Housing Application Methods

The application may be completed in person at 417 N College St, Agency, IA 52530, (641) 937-5222.

The application may be completed by phone at 417 N College St, Agency, IA 52530, (641) 937-5222.

Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency Public Housing Applicant Preferences

Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency has preferences for: Live, Work, or Attend School Locally. Preferences are not required but Public Housing applicants that meet these criteria will be moved up the waiting list.

Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency

Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency Public Housing Waiting List is managed by Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency.

Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency provides affordable housing for up to 506 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

This housing agency serves Appanoose County, Davis County, Jefferson County, Keokuk County, Lucas County, Mahaska County, Monroe County, Van Buren County, Wapello County, Washington County, Wayne County, Iowa. Service does not extend to Albia, Service does not extend to Centerville, Service does not extend to Oskaloosa, Service does not extend to Ottumwa, Iowa.

What should I do after applying to the Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency Public Housing waiting list?

After applying, it's a good practice to keep a record of any application that you submit. This will help you keep track of your application, and is especially useful if you apply to multiple waiting lists. You can do this easily with a document on your computer or mobile device, and also with a notebook or piece of paper.

Make sure to write down your application or confirmation number with the application details. This number will be important to reference in the future. Once you have this information written, keep it stored in a place that's easy to access when you need it.

With this information safely stored, all you have left to do is wait to find out if you've been selected for the waiting list.

When will I know if I've been selected for the Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency Public Housing waiting list?

Depending on the area, it may take weeks or even months to know if you've been selected for the waiting list. Your wait for an announcement is usually the longest in areas with large populations and a high demand for housing assistance.

Check if the public notice states when the housing authority plans to announce the results, or how long it may take to review applications. Contact the housing authority if this information isn't available.

How do I know if I've been added to the Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency Public Housing waiting list?

Once all applications are reviewed, the housing authority will either contact everyone who has been placed on the waiting list, or message everyone who applied to check their results.

The housing authority will use the contact information you give in the application to reach you (usually by mail, email, or phone). For this reason, it is very important to put valid contact information on your application. Make sure you keep your contact information up to date, and that you respond quickly if any further action is required.

If you don't get contacted by the housing authority, it might mean that you were not chosen for the waiting list. Sometimes, housing authorities do not contact applicants who were not placed on the waiting list. Check with the housing authority for confirmation.

How can I check my status on the Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency Public Housing waiting list?

To check your status on the waiting list, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or visit the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to check your status.

Some housing authorities will give your spot on the waiting list, but others might only confirm that you're still on the waiting list. Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when checking your status.

How do I update my application for the Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency Public Housing waiting list?

To update your waiting list application, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or submit a form to the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to update your application.

Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when updating your application.

When can I apply for a Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency Public Housing waiting list that is open until further notice?

You can apply for a waiting list that is open until further notice while it stays open for an unknown period of time. Usually, the housing authority is accepting applications until the waiting list closes, but some of these waiting lists never close.

For the Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency Public Housing waiting list, how do I apply in person?

To apply in person, a paper form must be completed at a location set by the housing authority. This place may be a housing authority office, local government building, or another location that is helping with the waiting list opening.

For the Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency Public Housing waiting list, how do I apply by phone?

To apply by phone, you must call a phone number and submit an application with a housing authority representative. If the phone line is busy, keep calling until a representative answers the phone. It may take several calls to reach a representative.

Who lives in Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency Public Housing units?

If you are considering applying to live in a Public Housing unit, you may be interested to know who already lives in these units, and what the households tend to look like. Fortunately, we can provide some helpful statistics using HUD's 2023 Picture of Subsidized Households. The following data describes the economic and demographic characteristics of renters who live in Public Housing units provided by Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency.

How many renters live in Public Housing units provided by Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency?

At the start of 2024, Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency was managing 84 Public Housing units. Of the total number of units managed, there were 74 units occupied. This represents 88% of the total number of Public Housing units managed by Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency.

According to HUD, there is a total of 204 people living in Public Housing units managed by Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency, with the average number of people per household being 3.

How long did current Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency Public Housing tenants spend on a waiting list before occupying a Public Housing unit?

The 74 households living in Public Housing units at the start of 2024 waited on average 6 months before being able to move in. Of those households, 16 occupied their unit in the last year. This represents 22 percent of Public Housing tenants in units managed by Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency.

Are there any Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency Public Housing units not occupied?

The Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency Public Housing program that this waiting list covers had 88% of its units occupied by households with 12% unoccupied at the start of 2024.

How many Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency Public Housing households have children?

Of the 74 Public Housing households in units managed by Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency, 60 have at least one child. There are 12 two-parent households in the Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency Public Housing units, and 49 single-parent households. There were 52 households with children with a female head of household.

How much do Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency Public Housing households earn?

The average annual household income for Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency Public Housing tenant households is $19,663 The average annual income per person is $7,133 The average Public Housing household annual income is 27% of the local Area Median Income.

Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency Public Housing household annual income
Annual Income Range ($) Number of Households % of Vouchers
Less than $5,000 13 17%
$5,000 - $9,999 5 7%
$10,000 - $14,999 18 25%
$15,000 - $19,999 5 7%
$20,000+ 32 43%

What is the source of income for Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency Public Housing households?

Of all Public Housing households, 38 (45%) receive the majority of their income from wages and/or business. 1 (1%) households receive the majority of their income from welfare programs like TANF, General Assistance or Public Assistance. 39 (47%) households derive the majority of their income from some other source (other than wage or welfare).

How much does a Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency Public Housing unit cost?

For the Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency Public Housing program, the federal government covers the cost of, on average, $334 per month for each household, which equates to annual cost of $4,008.

How much does the average Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency Public Housing tenant pay per month in rent?

HUD refers to the portion of rent paid by the tenant as the Total Tenant Payment, or Family Expenditure.

For the Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency Public Housing program, the average family expenditure is $358 per month or $4,296 per year. The combined payment from all tenants in the program is $26,492 per month, which is $317,904 per year.

What is the average utility cost paid by Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency Public Housing renters?

The average cost of utilities for renters in this program is $248 per month. It is important to note this is not the actual cost renters will pay for utilities, but an estimate based on the energy cost estimates of the program.

What size are most Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency Public Housing units?

Of the 84 households living in Public Housing units, 6 (8%) live in a studio or one-bedroom unit, 42 (57%) rent a 2-bedroom rental home and 26 (35%) have a 3-bedroom or larger rental. 11% of Public Housing households are overhoused with more bedrooms than people in the household.

What is the race and ethnicity of Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency Public Housing households?

3% of Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency Public Housing program households have a minority head of household who is Black, Native American, Asian or Pacific Islander; or of Hispanic ethnicity.