Documents

Download forms, applications, and informational materials for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program.

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Applicants & Waiting List

Preliminary Application

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Use this form to apply for the Section 8 waiting list. You may print, complete, and return it by fax, mail, or drop box.

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Area Covered Map

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Map showing the geographic area covered by the Iowa Northland Regional Housing Authority Section 8 program.

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Owner Reference List

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Reference list of landlords and property owners participating in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program.

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Voucher Extension Request

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Use this form to request a 30-day extension on your Housing Choice Voucher if you need more time to find a qualifying unit.

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Zero Income Checklist

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Checklist required for households reporting zero income. Documents the steps needed to verify and certify zero-income status.

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Disability Verification Form

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Form used to verify a household member's disability status for program eligibility or reasonable accommodation purposes.

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Participant Forms & Information

Notice of Intent to Vacate

DOCX

Use this form to notify INRHA that you intend to vacate your current unit.

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Change of Information/ Household Composition

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Notify INRHA of changes to your address or the people living in your household.

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Request for Tenancy Approval (RFTA)

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Form used when you have found a unit and need INRHA approval to move in.

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Portability Request

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Use this form to request to move your voucher to another jurisdiction.

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Agency Specific Policies

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INRHA policies specific to the administration of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program.

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Family Obligations

DOCX

Your responsibilities as a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher participant, including lease compliance, reporting requirements, and program rules.

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Landlord Forms

W-9 Form

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Required for all landlords receiving Housing Assistance Payments from INRHA.

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Direct Deposit Authorization

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Enroll in or update direct deposit for Housing Assistance Payments.

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Inspection Checklist

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Checklist used during HQS inspections to ensure the unit meets Housing Quality Standards.

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Rent Increase Request

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Form for landlords to submit a request for a rent increase on a unit currently under a Housing Assistance Payment contract.

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Landlord and Property Manager Guide

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Comprehensive guide for landlords and property managers participating in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program with INRHA.

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Fair Housing & Rights

VAWA Notice of Occupancy Rights

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Your rights under the Violence Against Women Act as a program participant.

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HUD Form 5382 — VAWA Certification

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Certification form for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

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Reasonable Accommodation Request

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Use this form to request a reasonable accommodation for a disability.

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Fair Housing Information

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Overview of your fair housing rights under federal and Iowa state law.

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Program Policies

Administrative Plan

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INRHA's administrative plan governing the operation of the Housing Choice Voucher program.

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Utility Allowance Schedule

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Current utility allowance amounts used in calculating housing assistance payments.

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Payment Standard Schedule

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Current payment standards by bedroom size for the INRHA service area.

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Income Limits

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Current HUD income limits used to determine eligibility for the Housing Choice Voucher program.

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