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Region Xii Regional Housing Authority is a Public Housing Authority (PHA) that administers the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program and other HUD-funded rental assistance programs in its jurisdiction. PHAs receive annual allocations from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and are responsible for determining eligibility, maintaining waitlists, issuing vouchers, inspecting units, and processing rent payments to landlords.
To apply for Section 8 assistance through Region Xii Regional Housing Authority, check whether the waitlist is currently open. Many PHAs open their waitlists for a limited period — sometimes just a few days — and use a lottery system to select applicants. Once on the waitlist, applicants may wait months to years before receiving a voucher, depending on funding and turnover. Priority is typically given to households with extremely low income (30% AMI or below), veterans, and households experiencing homelessness.
When a voucher is issued, the household has 60–120 days to find an eligible unit. The landlord must agree to participate in the HCV program and pass a Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspection. Rents must be "reasonable" compared to comparable unassisted units in the area. Once approved, the PHA pays the landlord directly each month; the tenant pays only their 30% income share.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Section 8 Vouchers | 952 |
| Total Units Managed | 952 |
| Occupancy Rate | 62% |
| Agency Size | MEDIUM HIGH (300-999) |
| County | Carroll |
| Metro Area | Carroll, IA Micropolitan Statistical Area |
Source: HUD Public Housing Authority directory. Data reflects the most recent HUD reporting period.