Rock Rapids Public Housing Rock Rapids, IA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Rock Rapids is a Public Housing community in Rock Rapids, IA with 36 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $546/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 30 months.
36
total units
97%
occupancy
$546
avg resident rent
30 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 105 S Lincoln St, Rock Rapids, IA 51246 Map → |
| Average household income | $28,885/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,481/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 20% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 43% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 74% |
How to apply at Rock Rapids
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 105 S Lincoln St, Rock Rapids; 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 (~$546/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Rock Rapids
- Rosewood Heights Apts. PB Section 8
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Rock Rapids 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 Rock Rapids?
Residents report average rents near $546/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 Rock Rapids?
Contact the management office at 105 S Lincoln St in Rock Rapids. 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.