As of November, 2025, there are 9 Affordable Housing units currently available in Clay County. There are 2 local Housing Authorities serving Clay County and can be viewed in the list below along with their current waiting list status and currently available Affordable Housing units. Availability is subject to change, and we recommend regularly checking with the appropriate housing authority for the most up-to-date information on voucher availability and application status.
HOUSING AUTHORITIES SERVING CLAY COUNTY
Northwest Iowa Regional Housing Authority
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 902 Units Available in the Northwest Iowa Regional Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Northwest Iowa Regional Housing Authority Serves the Spencer, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 902 Units Available in the Northwest Iowa Regional Housing Authority. These Low-...
Low Rent Housing Agency of Emmetsburg
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 99 Units Available in the Low Rent Housing Agency of Emmetsburg. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Low Rent Housing Agency of Emmetsburg Serves the Spencer, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 99 Units Available in the Low Rent Housing Agency of Emmetsburg. These Low-incom...
Fair Market Rent
The Low Rent Housing Agency of Emmetsburg will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.
Clay County, IA Fair Market Rent:
Studio
$630
1 Bedroom
$700
2 Bedrooms
$862
3 Bedrooms
$1,142
4 Bedrooms
$1,148
Income Limit
Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Clay County for 2025.
Clay County, IA Income Limit:
1 Person
$54,050
2 Persons
$61,800
3 Persons
$69,500
4 Persons
$77,200
5 Persons
$83,400