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The Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville (LRHAK) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list pre-applications for families and senior/disabled individuals.Please note: The LRHAK does not offer one bedroom units.The LRHAK offers one Public Housing community with 49 units for families and senior/disabled individuals, ranging in size from 2 to 4 bedrooms.There are two ways to apply:

  1. Visit the LRHAK to pick up a pre-application, located at 305 S 3rd St., #1, Knoxville, IA 50138, during normal office hours.
  2. Request to have a pre-application mailed to you by calling (641) 828-7371 during normal office hours.
Once the pre-application has been completed, it can be mailed or hand delivered to the address listed above.Be sure to include these documents with the pre-application: Social Security Cards, and if claiming the residency preference, include documentation.The LRHAK does have a preference for: Applicants who live and/or work in Knoxville.For more information, the LRHAK can be reached by calling (641) 828-7371 during normal office hours.

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Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville Public Housing Application Methods

The application may be completed in person at 305 S 3rd St., #1, Knoxville, IA 50138, (641) 828-7371.

The application may be completed by phone at 305 S 3rd St., #1, Knoxville, IA 50138, (641) 828-7371.

Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville Public Housing Applicant Preferences

Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville 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.

Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville

Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville Public Housing Waiting List is managed by Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville.

Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville provides affordable housing for up to 311 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

This housing agency serves Knoxville, Iowa.

What should I do after applying to the Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville 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 Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville 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 Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville 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 Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville 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 Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville 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 Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville 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 Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville 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 Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville 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 Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville 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 Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville.

How many renters live in Public Housing units provided by Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville?

At the start of 2024, Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville was managing 47 Public Housing units. Of the total number of units managed, there were 46 units occupied. This represents 98% of the total number of Public Housing units managed by Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville.

According to HUD, there is a total of 150 people living in Public Housing units managed by Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville, with the average number of people per household being 3.

How long did current Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville Public Housing tenants spend on a waiting list before occupying a Public Housing unit?

The 46 households living in Public Housing units at the start of 2024 waited on average 5 months before being able to move in. Of those households, 10 occupied their unit in the last year. This represents 22 percent of Public Housing tenants in units managed by Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville.

Are there any Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville Public Housing units not occupied?

The Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville Public Housing program that this waiting list covers had 98% of its units occupied by households with 2% unoccupied at the start of 2024.

How many Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville Public Housing households have children?

Of the 46 Public Housing households in units managed by Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville, 36 have at least one child. There are 6 two-parent households in the Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville Public Housing units, and 30 single-parent households. There were 31 households with children with a female head of household.

How much do Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville Public Housing households earn?

The average annual household income for Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville Public Housing tenant households is $32,797 The average annual income per person is $10,058 The average Public Housing household annual income is 40% of the local Area Median Income.

Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville Public Housing household annual income
Annual Income Range ($) Number of Households % of Vouchers
Less than $5,000 2 5%
$5,000 - $9,999 2 5%
$10,000 - $14,999 5 10%
$15,000 - $19,999 5 10%
$20,000+ 33 71%

What is the source of income for Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville Public Housing households?

Of all Public Housing households, 28 (59%) receive the majority of their income from wages and/or business. 16 (33%) households derive the majority of their income from some other source (other than wage or welfare).

How much does a Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville Public Housing unit cost?

For the Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville Public Housing program, the federal government covers the cost of, on average, $438 per month for each household, which equates to annual cost of $5,256.

How much does the average Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville 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 Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville Public Housing program, the average family expenditure is $488 per month or $5,856 per year. The combined payment from all tenants in the program is $22,448 per month, which is $269,376 per year.

What is the average utility cost paid by Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville Public Housing renters?

The average cost of utilities for renters in this program is $166 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 is the race and ethnicity of Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville Public Housing households?

13% of Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville Public Housing program households have a minority head of household who is Black, Native American, Asian or Pacific Islander; or of Hispanic ethnicity.

What are the ages of tenant heads of households in the Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville Public Housing program?

Age Range of Head of Household Number of Households % of Households
Under 24 2 4%
25-50/td> 36 78%
51-61 4 9%
62-84 3 7%
85 or Older 1 2%
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