Family Sites Public Housing Ottumwa, IA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Family Sites is a Public Housing community in Ottumwa, IA with 60 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $478/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 15 months.
60
total units
95%
occupancy
$478
avg resident rent
15 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 103 Taft Cir, Ottumwa, IA 52501 Map → |
| Average household income | $24,361/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,672/yr |
| People per unit | 3.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 32% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 56% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 84% |
How to apply at Family Sites
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 103 Taft Cir, Ottumwa; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$478/mo average here).
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Family Sites have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Family Sites?
Residents report average rents near $478/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Family Sites?
Contact the management office at 103 Taft Cir in Ottumwa. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.