Public Housing

Important Update - HUD has updated housing assistance rules under the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) which go into effect on January 1, 2027. These changes may affect the information we ask for. The forms we use may also look different.

HOTMA also changes how income changes are handled between yearly reviews. You must still report all changes in income and who lives in your home, as program rules require. For more information please visit: https://www.hud.gov/hud-partners/hotma.

The Eastern Iowa Regional Housing Authority owns and manages 163 rental units in Dubuque, Jackson, Delaware, and Clinton Counties. These Public Housing units consist of apartments, duplexes, and single family homes, providing housing for low-income families, seniors, and persons with disabilities. Participants pay a minimum of 30% of their adjusted income toward rent and utilities or $50, whichever is greater. Payments are made directly to EIRHA on the first of each month.
Public Housing Program Income Limits

Application Process

No Smoking Policy

After receipt of the application, the applicant is then placed on a waiting list. As vacancies occur, and applicants reach the top of the waiting list, they are then mailed a preliminary briefing packet is to be completed and returned to EIRHA. After the screening process is completed, the applicant is then offered a unit.

Before applying, you must click this link to read the following document from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban  Development: HUD-1141 Fraud Awareness(Opens in new window).

Map of Public Housing Site Locations