Other Housing

Paragon Management

Property Owned by the Agency

The Fort Dodge Housing Agency owns single-family dwellings, four-plex, and two apartment complexes in the City of Fort Dodge. Rental assistance for these units is available through the Section 8 program.

Units Under Management

The Agency owns and manages two Low Income Housing Tax Credit properties in the City of Fort Dodge: Northridge Apartments and Evergreen Estates. Evergreen Estates is at 60% of AMI; however, one of the Northridge buildings (NR II) has five units that are at 40% of AMI

(area median income):

1 person $40,620
2 people $46,440
3 people $52,260
4 people $58,020
5 people $62,700
6 people $67,320

The Low Income Housing Tax Credit program is governed under Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code.

Golden Meadows Apartments

Located in Manson Iowa, Golden Meadows is an apartment complex for persons age 50 and older and disabled persons. All 50 apartments in Golden Meadows are 1 bedroom units. Golden Meadows is a secure building and the utilities are included in the rent. Rental assistance is accepted. Call 712-469-2119 for more information.

Transitional Housing

The Fort Dodge Housing Agency Transitional Housing program will serve families or individuals requiring peer support, case management, and life skills training to transition into the community following a homeless experience. Transitional housing plus supportive services will provide residential living for up to 24 months and bridges the gap between temporary shelter and permanent housing.

A variety of supportive services will be offered, including, but not limited to, assistance in locating transportation, counseling and therapy, licensed child care, parenting and nutrition classes, job skills training, education and employment assistance and the RentWise and the Money Smart course.

Emergency Housing

The Fort Dodge Housing Agency does not provide immediate emergency housing. The following agencies may be able to assist you in locating emergency housing.

Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc - 1325 1st Avenue South, Fort Dodge (515)955-1386
Department of Human Services - 330 1st Avenue North, Fort Dodge, IA 50501 (515)955-6353
Domestic/Sexual Assault Outreach - (515)955-2273 Crisis: (515)573-8000 Toll-Free Crisis Line 1-888-356-2006
Salvation Army - 126 North 7th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501 (515)576-1281
Veterans Affairs - (Wartime Vets) - 330 1st Avenue North, Fort Dodge, IA 50501 (515)576-1561
Webster County Welfare Assoc. - (Eviction Only) - 330 1st Avenue North, Fort Dodge IA 50501 (515)955-6353
YWCA - (Women Only) - 826 1st Avenue North, Fort Dodge, IA 50501 (515)573-2911
Lotus Community Project (Women Only)-515-571-8802-www.lotuscommunityproject.org
Beacon of Hope - 1021 1st Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA 50501 (515) 955-3366 - (men only)

Landlord List

For a list of area landlords, visit the Fort Dodge Area Landlords Association at www.fdala.com.

Other Subsidy Programs

The following programs provide subsidized rent to qualified applicants but are not managed by the Fort Dodge Housing Agency

FHMA - 725 13th Street North, Humboldt, IA 50548
Garden Village Apartments - (Elderly/Disabled Only) - 2736 2nd Avenue North, Fort Dodge, IA 50501 (515)576-5892
Wahkonsa Manor - (Elderly/Disabled Only) - 927 Central Avenue, Fort Dodge, IA 50501 (515)576-6755
Westridge Townhomes - 258 1/2 Avenue M West, Fort Dodge, IA 50501 (515)227-5005

Northridge Apartments

Quality apartment living for those persons age 55 and older who meet income guidelines. These beautiful 1 & 2 bedroom units offer a choice of several different floor plans.
Amenities include:

Stove
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Microwave
Garbage disposal
Emergency pull cords
Laundry rooms on each floor
Phone entry system

Both buildings are smoke free. All applicants must meet income guidelines. Rental assistance is accepted. They are located at 2805 6th Ave N and 525 N 28th St in Fort Dodge. To inquire, call (515) 573-5554.

Evergreen Estates

Located in a quiet and scenic environment, this individual/family complex of 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments offers secure buildings.

Amenities include:

Private patios or balconies
On-site manager
Maintenance
Playground equipment
Heat, water, and garbage are included in rent

This apartment complex is located at 1543 27th Ave N in Fort Dodge. All applicants must meet income guidelines. Rental assistance is accepted. Call (515) 576-1150 for more information.