Public Housing

In the southern Iowa counties of Mahaska, Keokuk, Washington, Lucas, Monroe, Wapello, Jefferson, Wayne, Appanoose, Davis, and Van Buren, public housing is administered by the Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency. Area XV provides affordable rental units to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.

Appanoose County

Moravia

2, two-bedroom units

Mystic

1, two-bedroom unit

Moulton

1, two-bedroom unit
1, three-bedroom unit

Davis County

Bloomfield

14, two-bedroom units
4, three-bedroom units

Jefferson County

Fairfield

10, three-bedroom units

Keokuk County

Hedrick

2, two-bedroom units
1, three-bedroom unit

Sigourney

8, two-bedroom units
2, three-bedroom units

What Cheer

8, one-bedroom units
2, two-bedroom units
1, three-bedroom unit

Van Buren County

Bonaparte

1, three-bedroom unit

Keosauqua

5, two-bedroom units
1, three-bedroom units

Wapello County

Eddyville

2, three-bedroom units

Eldon

3, two-bedroom units
2, three-bedroom units

Wayne County

Allerton

1, two-bedroom unit
1, three-bedroom unit

Corydon

6, two-bedroom units
1, three-bedroom unit

Seymour

3, two-bedroom units
1, three-bedroom unit

Public Housing Through Area XV

  • These units are available to income eligible families. The rent for these units are calculated based on 30% of the family’s adjusted gross income. Unit size is assigned based on family composition.
  • A criminal background check will be done on family members age 18 and older.
  • The family will be notified when their name reaches the top of the waiting list for the town they have requested.
  • The family will complete required paperwork and provide information about family composition, income, and assets; as well as any current and/or past landlords.
  • The family will need to provide copies of photo IDs, social security cards and birth certificates for all family members.

Who to Contact

Sarah Greenland

Section 8
Programs Assistant II

JoAnna Houston

Public Housing
Programs Assistant II

Tara Miller

Section 8
Programs Assistant II

Apply for Public Housing Assistance
with Area XV Multi-County Housing Agency

Serving Southeastern Iowa

Seeking housing assistance in southeastern Iowa? Area XV provides vital programs such as the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program and may have public housing options available for eligible residents.