HUD Section 8 Programs

Click here for the Application for Rent Assistance (PDF)


Rental Assistance

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides federal funding for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program administered by Housing Authorities across the country.

The City of Marshalltown administers the Section 8 Program for the following areas:

  • City of Marshalltown
  • Marshall County
  • Hardin County
  • Tama County

Application

An Application for Rent Assistance (PDF) is available to download. You may also stop in the office at 24 North Center Street in Marshalltown for an application. For more information, you can reach us at 641-754-5756.

At the time of application, the following items are required.

  • Social Security Cards for ALL household members;
  • Photo ID for all adult (18 and over) household members;
  • Birth certificates or passports for ALL household members;
  • Immigration documentation if applicable.

Administrative Plan

HUD requires that every Housing Agency have an Administrative Plan which is a written document that covers the Housing Agencies policies and procedures regarding how the Section 8 Program is administered.

As the regulations established by HUD often change, so may the administrative plan to remain consistent with HUD. Contact the Housing Office with questions concerning these policies and procedures.

The Administrative Plan is available for viewing online or at the Housing Office.

Agency Plan

HUD requires that every Housing Agency have a 5-Year and Annual Agency Plan, which is a written document that covers the Housing Authorities policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for the Section 8 Program.

The Annual portion of the Agency plan is reviewed and approved once a year by the Resident Advisory Board, the Public Housing Agency Governing Board, and the City Council. The 5-year portion is only reviewed and approved every fifth year. This plan is then submitted to HUD for approval.

A copy of the Agency Plan is available for viewing at the Housing Office, the Marshalltown Public Library, and is available in.pdf format, in Housing Resources.

Landlord Information

The City does not own any housing units that can be used for rental assistance. The availability of units dependents upon the cooperation with landlords in the communities we serve.

It is optional for a landlord to participate in the Section 8 Program, and renting to one tenant with assistance does not mandate that the landlord rent to all individuals with assistance.

The Housing Agency cannot screen tenants; it is up to the landlord to perform standard reference, credit, employment, criminal, and other applicable checks, in addition to having the potential tenant complete any application required by the landlord. The Housing Agency can provide the potential landlord with the last known address of the tenant and the last known landlord.

None of the information provided by the Housing Agency should be used to replace legal counsel or representation.

Public Housing Agency (PHA) Board

HUD requires all Housing Agencies to establish a Public Housing Agency Governing Board (PHA), which for Marshalltown, is the City Council.

Rent Assistance Brochure

This printable document summarizes the Section 8 Rent Assistance Program including who is eligible, income guidelines, and tenant and owner responsibilities.  The printable Rent Assistance Brochure is available through the link.