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Housing Authority of the City of Iola 217 N. Washington Ave. Iola, KS 66749 US
Application Process
How to Apply
All families wishing to apply for public housing or Townhouse East properties must make an appointment to complete an application and a short interview with the Iola Housing Authority staff at 217 N. Washington Ave., Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Complete applications will be reviewed, references checked and all information will be verified. It takes about 10 to 14 days to process a complete application.
You will need to provide documentation such
- Picture ID for all adults
- Social Security cards for all members of the family
- Birth certificates for all children under 18
- Proof of custody of children
- Income verification from all sources of income
- Rental history
- Five detailed references
- Elderly, handicapped or disabled verification of medical expenses
After the applicant is determined eligible and admission is offered, the applicant will be placed on a waiting list. The Housing Authority will notify the applicant when a home is available.
If an applicant is determined ineligible, the housing authority must state the reason. If you wish, you can request an informal hearing to appeal the ineligible decision.
A criminal history check is done on all applicants.
Please call our office at 620-365-5143 if you have any questions about the application process and we will be happy to assist you.
