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Download forms, applications, and informational materials for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program.
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Applicants & Waiting List
Preliminary Application
PDFUse this form to apply for the Section 8 waiting list. You may print, complete, and return it by fax, mail, or drop box.
DownloadArea Covered Map
PDFMap showing the geographic area covered by the Iowa Northland Regional Housing Authority Section 8 program.
DownloadOwner Reference List
PDFReference list of landlords and property owners participating in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program.
DownloadVoucher Extension Request
PDFUse this form to request a 30-day extension on your Housing Choice Voucher if you need more time to find a qualifying unit.
DownloadZero Income Checklist
DOCXChecklist required for households reporting zero income. Documents the steps needed to verify and certify zero-income status.
DownloadDisability Verification Form
DOCXForm used to verify a household member's disability status for program eligibility or reasonable accommodation purposes.
DownloadParticipant Forms & Information
Notice of Intent to Vacate
DOCXUse this form to notify INRHA that you intend to vacate your current unit.
DownloadChange of Information/ Household Composition
PDFNotify INRHA of changes to your address or the people living in your household.
DownloadRequest for Tenancy Approval (RFTA)
PDFForm used when you have found a unit and need INRHA approval to move in.
DownloadPortability Request
PDFUse this form to request to move your voucher to another jurisdiction.
DownloadAgency Specific Policies
PDFINRHA policies specific to the administration of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program.
DownloadFamily Obligations
DOCXYour responsibilities as a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher participant, including lease compliance, reporting requirements, and program rules.
DownloadLandlord Forms
Direct Deposit Authorization
PDFEnroll in or update direct deposit for Housing Assistance Payments.
DownloadInspection Checklist
PDFChecklist used during HQS inspections to ensure the unit meets Housing Quality Standards.
DownloadRent Increase Request
PDFForm for landlords to submit a request for a rent increase on a unit currently under a Housing Assistance Payment contract.
DownloadLandlord and Property Manager Guide
PDFComprehensive guide for landlords and property managers participating in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program with INRHA.
DownloadFair Housing & Rights
VAWA Notice of Occupancy Rights
PDFYour rights under the Violence Against Women Act as a program participant.
DownloadHUD Form 5382 — VAWA Certification
PDFCertification form for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
DownloadReasonable Accommodation Request
PDFUse this form to request a reasonable accommodation for a disability.
DownloadFair Housing Information
PDFOverview of your fair housing rights under federal and Iowa state law.
DownloadProgram Policies
Administrative Plan
PDFINRHA's administrative plan governing the operation of the Housing Choice Voucher program.
View FolderUtility Allowance Schedule
XLSXCurrent utility allowance amounts used in calculating housing assistance payments.
DownloadPayment Standard Schedule
PDFCurrent payment standards by bedroom size for the INRHA service area.
OpenIncome Limits
PDFCurrent HUD income limits used to determine eligibility for the Housing Choice Voucher program.
DownloadEqual Housing Opportunity
Iowa Northland Regional Housing Authority is an Equal Housing Opportunity provider. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability.
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