SECTION 8 RENTAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM | UPPER EXPLORERLAND REGIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY

The Section 8 Rental Certificate Program provides Housing and Urban Development funds to cover some of the cost of rent for eligible individuals and families. Under the program the participant(s) pay 30% of their income toward rent and the Section 8 funds will cover the additional monthly cost.

Physical Address

325 Washington Street, Decorah, IA 52101

Hours

Monday 8:00am - 12:00pm;Monday 12:30am - 4:30pm;Tuesday 8:00am - 12:00pm;Tuesday 12:30am - 4:30pm;Wednesday 8:00am - 12:00pm;Wednesday 12:30am - 4:30pm;Thursday 8:00am - 12:00pm;Thursday 12:30am - 4:30pm;Friday 8:00am - 12:00pm;Friday 12:30am - 4:30pm

Application process

Call to have an application mailed.

Fee

None

Required documents

Alien registration card (if applicable); application/registration forms; birth certificate (for applicants under 18); picture identification with proof of age (state ID card or drivers license); proof of citizenship (if applicable); proof of disability (if applicable); proof of immigration status (if applicable); Social Security card/number for all people who will be living in the home

Eligibility

Individuals, families, older adults, and people with disabilities who have very low incomes

Languages

Spanish;Provides Interpreter Services - Spanish

Service area

Winneshiek County, Iowa Fayette County, Iowa Howard County, Iowa Allamakee County, Iowa Clayton County, Iowa

Agency info

UPPER EXPLORERLAND REGIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY

The Housing Authority Office provides Section 8 housing vouchers for eligible individuals and families and also manages two public housing apartment buildings.