City of Cedar Rapids

The Cedar Rapids Section 8 Waiting List is Closed.

The Housing Services Office serves as the recognized public housing authority (PHA) for the Cedar Rapids/Marion area, Linn and Benton counties. Voucher holders may seek available housing within this area. Housing Assistance can also be transferred to other locations in the continental United States for eligible families.

The City of Cedar Rapids administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program and the functions and responsibilities of the PHA through the HCV Administrative Plan. The purpose of the administrative plan is to establish policies for carrying out the program in a manner consistent with HUD requirements and local goals and objectives.

The Cedar Rapids Housing office contact information is as follows:
Email: HSG-admin@cedar-rapids.org
Mail: 101 First Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Phone: 319-286-5872 - please leave one message and we will return your call as quickly as possible
Fax:  (319) 286-5870
Drop Box:  Outside City Hall at the corner of Second Ave and First St SE
Individuals looking to Port vochers to the Cedar Rapids office
may email us at: Portability@cedar-rapids.org

                                       Emergency Housing Voucher Availability 
The City of Cedar Rapids was awarded 44 Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV) through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. To be eligible, you must meet one of the four eligibility criteria:

1. Homeless (24 CFR 578.3)
2. At risk of homelessness (24 CFR 578.3)
3. Fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking (PIH Notice 2021-15), or human trafficking (22 U.S.C. Section 7102)
4. Recently homeless and for whom providing rental assistance will prevent the family’s homelessness (PIH Notice 2021-15)

If you believe you may qualify for an Emergency Housing Voucher, please reach out to Waypoint Services at 319-366-7999, as these vouchers are made available by referral through the Continuum of Care.