Regional Housing Authority
Becoming a Part of the Rental Assistance Program
UERPC also houses the Regional Housing Authority. This Section 8 Housing Program is the major effort in assisting lower-income families to live in decent, safe and sanitary housing. This program provides assistance for low-income families in the private rental market through the HUD Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Becoming a Part of the Rental Assistance Program
Eligibility for a rental voucher is determined by the local Housing Authority based on the total annual gross income and family size and is limited to U.S. citizens and specified categories of non-citizens who have eligible immigration status. Income guidelines and rent limitations are available at the local housing authority office in Postville.
The assistance is available for low-income households in Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, Howard and Winneshiek Counties. Families making application will be placed on a wait list. Households will pay at least 30% of their monthly adjusted income towards their rent.
Anyone interested or wanting further information should contact the Upper Explorerland Regional Housing Authority at 563-864-7551, Ext. 105.
It is illegal to discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin. We are an Equal Housing Opportunity Organization.
Applying for Assistance
Applications for assistance are taken in person on MONDAYS at our Postville office: 134 West Greene Street from 8 am to noon and 12:30-3:30 pm.
If you are aged 62 or disabled/handicapped, please call our office for a reasonable accommodation.
Applications will be placed on a waiting list.
If you are interested in more information, please feel free to contact the Housing Authority at:
Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission
134 West Greene Street, PO Box 219
Postville, IA 52162-0219
Phone: 563-864-7551
FAX: 563-864-7535
Upper Explorerland Apartment Management
Upper Explorerland has these Rentals now available:
Calmar Apartments
602 Highway 24
1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments
$332 - 1 Bedroom
$412 - 2 Bedroom
Call Toll Free: 1-877-474-7551
Housing Inc. Management Services
Equal Housing Opportunity
Postville Apartments
275 East Greene Street
1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments
$330/340 - 1 Bedroom
$415/425 - 2 Bedroom
+ No Pets - No Smoking
+ Free water/sewage/garbage
+ Coin-operated laundry
Call: 563-864-7551
Housing Inc. Management Services
Equal Housing Opportunity
For more information contact Bev Krambeer, Becky Zieman or Karine Schager.
Regional Housing Authority Board of Directors
Charles Carroll, McGregor
Michele Elsbernd, Calmar
Jason Passmore, Cresco
Bertha Schuchmann, Arlington
Carolyn Thorsten, Lansing
News Headlines
Notice of Public Hearing
Posted: Thu, May 17, 20121. An amendment to the FY 2012 TIP to add RPA-1 Project SRTS-PA01()--2U-00: UERPC SRTS Planning Study. This project was originally scheduled for inclusion in the 2013 FY with a November 1 start date, but permission has been granted to begin work in September.
2. A state amendment to the FY 2012 TIP to add DOT Project STP()--2C-96: CO RD V68 in Jackson Jct. to US52/IA 150 in Calmar. Regional STP funds were previously approved for this project and work is now being scheduled.
3. RPA-1 Transportation Planning Work Program, FY 2013
Written or oral comments may be submitted prior to the public hearing to UERPC, 134 W. Greene Street, PO Box 219, Postville, IA 52162, online at www.uerpc.org/tip-comments or by phone at 563-382-6171.
Iowa Finance Authority Awards HOME Funds to UERPC for: Oelwein, St. Point, Garnavillo and McGregor!
Posted: Tue, May 8, 2012Upper Explorerland RPC realizes first time homebuyers must make sacrifices to save enough for a down payment on a home, but for some it seems impossible to be able to find the funding to close on the desired home. With the award of the HOME funds homebuyers can receive up to $24,999 in assistance. This program is an affordable way for homebuyers to realize their dream of homeownership. Assistance is in the form of a 10 year receding forgivable loan.
Below are the income guidelines by household size.
| Household Size | Gross Income |
| 1 | 33,250 |
| 2 | 38,000 |
| 3 | 42,750 |
| 4 | 47,450 |
| 5 | 51,250 |
| 6 | 55,050 |
| 7 | 58,850 |
| 8 | 62,650 |
For more information on the General Homebuyer Assistance Program or the income guidelines please contact Lori Brockway at Upper Explorerland RPC, at 563-864-7551 ext. 106.
Equal Housing Opportunity
Dollars$ On Your Door$tep
Posted: Mon, April 30, 2012YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING!
The Fayette County Local Housing Trust Fund (FCLHTF) is accepting applications for housing rehabilitationimprovement projects. The FCLHTF assists individuals, community organizations, and non-profit and for-profit developers in rehabilitation, renovation and repair projects that improve the condition of both rental and owner occupied affordable housing in Fayette County. Funding is available of up to $5,000 for low to moderate income homeowners.
The City of West Union is accepting pre-applications for the First Time Homebuyer Program to determine community interest. The funds for this program can be used for down payment assistance or rehabilitation assistance to bring the purchased home into compliance with Iowa's Minimum Housing Standards. Assistance is in the form of a 10 year receding forgivable loan with awards up to $24,999.
A representative from UERPC will be available at City Hall on Tuesday, May 15th from 9:00 a.m. until noon to answer any questions that you may have or assist in the application process.
For more information regarding the above programs please contact Upper Explorerland RPC, at 563-864-7551 and ask for Sarah Snitker, ext. 101 or Cyndi Schulte, ext. 120. Applications for the FCLHTF can be obtained online at www.uerpc.org, Housing, Fayette County Local Housing Trust Fund.
Equal Housing Opportunity
Operation ReLeaf Trees are still available
Posted: Mon, April 23, 2012Trees will be $25.00 per tree for #5 - #10 container grown trees, 5 - 9' tall. Species available will be; Heritage Oak, Honeylocust, Kentucky Coffeetree, Japanese Tree Lilac, and Black Hills Spruce.
For more information visit the website at www.alliantenergy.com/releaf.
Contact:
Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission
POSTVILLE
134 West Greene Street, PO Box 219
Postville, IA 52162-0219
Phone: 563.864.7551 | Fax: 563.864.7535
DECORAH
325 Washington Street, Suite A
Decorah, IA 52101
Phone: 563.382.6171 | Fax: 563.382.6311
Our Mission:
To promote regional cooperation and meet the planning and economic development needs of local governments.
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