Regional Housing Authority

Becoming a Part of the Rental Assistance Program

Regional Housing Authority

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.

Regional Housing Authority Minutes

Becoming a Part of the Rental Assistance 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.

RHA Brochure (Income guidelines are posted on brochure)

Applying for Assistance

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 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 Lori Brockway, Becky Zieman or Karine Schager.

Regional Housing Authority Board of Directors

Regional Housing Authority Board of Directors

Charles Carroll, McGregor
Michele Elsbernd, Calmar
Jason Passmore, Cresco
Bertha Schuchmann, Arlington

RHA Audit

News Headlines

2013 Iowa Transportation Map

Posted: Thu, May 23, 2013

Have you ever wondered how to get to Kendallville? If so, the Iowa Department of Transportation has just the publication for you. The new 2013 Iowa Transportation Map is now available in the standard fold-out paper form, on the Internet or through a mobile device viewing app.

The front cover of this year's map highlights the 100th anniversary of the Iowa State Highway Commission, later restructured as the Iowa Department of Transportation. The back panel includes a welcome message from Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds.

Copies of the 2013 map are available at the Iowa DOT's 18 driver's license stations, county treasurer's offices, all six Iowa DOT district offices and Iowa's rest areas. The map can also be ordered online through the Iowa DOT's website.

The Iowa Economic Development Authority's Iowa Tourism Office also distributes maps to Iowa's 19 welcome centers across the state and all travelers requesting tourism information online and by phone. To order a free Iowa travel packet that includes the new map and 2013 Iowa Travel Guide, call 800-345-IOWA (4692) or visit traveliowa.com.

An electronic version of the map, accompanied by an assortment of city detail maps, is also available online at iowadot.gov/maps by selecting the "Transportation Map" link. Information for a mobile device map viewing app is available there as well.

The 2013 map shows all highways, airports, rail lines, lakes, rivers and major county roads. Detail maps are shown for the state's 16 largest cities that identify highways, major streets and city boundaries. The map information also includes a chart to find mileage between select Iowa cities; and an index listing the cities shown on the map, along with their populations and map location.

In addition to the standard features mentioned, the 2013 map includes two Quick Response (QR) codes that can be scanned with a QR reader on a smartphone or other mobile device. Simply download a free QR application from your device's online app store. One of the codes provides access to all the websites listed on the printed map, as well as a link to the online version of the map. The other provides a direct link to Iowa's 511 travel information website.
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2013 TRRC TRI-P

Posted: Sat, June 29, 2013

The 2013 TRI-P—A Triathlon with a Twist!
  • Leg #1—2-person canoe race from Valley Canoe Launch to Gilbertson Park
  • Leg #2—Bike race/ride from Gilbertson Park to 245th Street (Pleasant Valley Sports Club)
  • Leg #3—9 hole 2-person best shot golf round
  • Entry Fee—$100 / per team
  • Must be 18 or older to participate
  • Participants must provide their own equipment—canoe, bike, and golf clubs. Rentals are available locally for an additional fee. Please visit www.turkeyrivercorridor.com for a complete listing.
  • Registration is online at www.turkeyrivercorridor.com or in person at Pleasant Valley Sports Club. Registration deadline is June 21, 2013. Late registration fee is $125 after that date.
  • All canoes must have proper Iowa registration and life jackets will be required for all participants.
  • Bike helmets are required during the bike race/ride.
  • Early bird event registration will be available on Friday, June 28th from 7:00—9:00 p.m. at Pleasant Valley Sports Club. Avoid the rush the morning of the event by attending this orientation session the night before. Enjoy snacks and a cash bar and meet other triathlon participants!
  • Get your team together NOW and have a day of FUN on the Turkey River! Cash payouts, door prizes, & more.


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UERPC May Newsletter

Posted: Mon, May 20, 2013
Some of the headlines you can read about:
  • News from Lime Springs
  • Employee Spotlight, Lori Brockway
  • IA Benchmarking Program
  • Disaster Funding Available
  • Regional Transportation Update
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IA Public Transit Photography Contest

Posted: Thu, May 16, 2013
Iowa Public Transit Photography Contest Deadline is June 1st

You have less than three weeks to submit photos documenting the great public transit activity in Iowa! It is a perfect time of year for outdoor photography, so grab the camera and get some pictures of your transit system in action! If you already have good photos on your computer or camera, get them entered!

Information on how to submit your photos is available at http://www.iowadot.gov/transit/2013TransitPhotoContest.pdf.

Whether your photos represent rural or urban transit, mobility management, employee transportation, medical transportation, customer service, facilities, vehicles, bus stops or another transit related category, we want to see and share your transit photography! 
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