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Housing Authority of the City of Iola 217 N. Washington Ave. Iola, KS 66749 US
(620) 365-5143 iha@iolahousing.com (email)
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.
