Public Housing Program
OHA owns and operates a total of 359 proprieties, located at Camelot Towers – 827 Albia Road, Southoak Towers – 102 West Finley Avenue, Westgate Towers – 910 West Second, and scattered family sites which are located throughout the community and include 2 and 3 bedroom units. Rents are based on 30% of the gross annual income.
Our spacious 2 Bedroom Duplex style family scattered site offer:
*Family friendly with Quiet neighborhoods!
*Stove / Refrigerator furnished
*Eat-in kitchen with ample cabinet space and pantry
*Main floor laundry hook-ups
*Bathroom with combination of tub & shower
*Concrete patio areas in the rear of the unit to have potted plants, patio furniture, grill and a small baby pool
*Sheds located off of the patio area
*Wonderful playground equipment ample yard room for the children!
*School bus pick-up / drop-off available at all 2-bedroom family sites
*Lawn mowing is provided by OHA along w/ Snow removal from the driveway to the stoop
*Tenants furnishes window air conditioners and are responsible to clean off their own stoop
Our spacious 3 bedroom Townhouse style family scattered site offer:
*Family friendly with Quiet neighborhoods!
*Stove / Refrigerator furnished
*Eat-in kitchen with ample cabinet space and pantry
*Main floor laundry hook-ups
*Half bath located downstairs and bathroom with combination of tub & shower along with 3 carpeted bedrooms located upstairs.
*Concrete patio areas in the rear of the unit to have potted plants, patio furniture, grill and a small baby pool
*Sheds located off of the patio area
*Wonderful playground equipment ample yard room for the children!
*School bus pick-up / drop-off available at all 3 bedroom sites except Summitt Street (school bus designated location for this area is Third Street & McPherson)
*Lawn mowing is provided by OHA along w/ Snow removal from the driveway to the stoop
*Tenants are responsible to clean off their own stoop
*Tenants furnishes window air conditioners
*Scattered family sites participants are responsible for paying utilities & connection fee including; water, gas, and electric
*Maintenance available 24 hours a day, 7 day a week
Our spacious 99 units at Camelot offers:
*Secure building with entry system / prox tag entry
*Quiet neighborhood! Large building backyard with designated gathering area for tenants
*Ample parking
*Spacious community room for activities and family gatherings
*Raised garden area
*Snow removal along with lawn mowing is provided by OHA
*Maintenance available 24 hours a day, 7 day a week
Our spacious 91 units & 12 Cottages at Southoak offers:
*Secure building with entry system / prox tag entry
*Quiet neighborhood!
*Ample parking
*Spacious community room for activities and family gatherings
*Raised garden area
*Snow removal along with lawn mowing is provided by OHA
*Maintenance available 24 hours a day, 7 day a week
Our spacious 97 units at Westgate offers:
*Secure building with entry system / prox tag entry
*Quiet neighborhood! Spacious patio area in the rear of the building with sitting area
*Ample parking
*Raised garden area
*Newly Remodeled community room for activities and family gatherings
*Snow removal along with lawn mowing is provided by OHA
*Maintenance available 24 hours a day, 7 day a week
*Each building has a Resident Advisory board lead by tenant service coordinator. Resident Council plans and organizes tenant activities please click on link to view monthly events. https://www.ohatowers.org/community-calendar/
*A security deposit is required on the day you move in
*An annual fee of $120.00 is charged for the electricity to operate the air conditioner and deep freezers. OHA does not provide air conditioners and deep freezers.
*Tenants have the choice to purchase basic expanded cable TV service from $30 per month, which would be charged to your rental account.
*Each rental unit has a deadbolt lock
*All utilities including gas, water, electric and trash removal are paid by OHA. Refrigerators, electric ranges and draperies are furnished. Coin operated automatic washers and dryer are located in each building. Garbage and trash are disposed in the compactors with a chute located on each floor.
*Free bus service to Hy-Vee stores & Wal-Mart during the week for tenants by the City Transit.
Income Limits effective 5/1/2024
Tenant rent is based on all household annual income. Income Limits per household size:
1 person = $48,550 4 person = $69,350
2 person = $55,500 5 person = $74,900
3 person = $62,450 6 person = $80,450
Effective January 1, 2024
Type of Housing Unit Size Flat Rent / Utility Allowance*
Hi-Rises: Efficiencies $582.00 $0.00
One Bedroom $607.00 $0.00
Large One Bedroom $622.00 $0.00
Two Bedroom $798.00 $0.00
*Utilities (electric, gas heat, water and sewer) are included in the rental amount for all households in the three hi-rises.
Type of Housing Unit Size Rent + Utility Allowance = Flat Rent
Family Scattered Sites: Two Bedrooms $618.00 + $180.00 = $798.00
Three Bedrooms $760.00+ $216.00 = $976.00
*Family site tenants are responsible for payment of all utilities; therefore tenants will receive the above listed Ottumwa Housing Authority approved utility allowance.
Hi-Rise Apartments
Efficiency – $150.00
1 Bedroom – $150.00
1 Bedroom Large – $200.00
2 Bedroom – $200.00
Family Public Housing Units
2 Bedroom – $300.00
3 Bedroom – $350.00
The pet deposit for dogs/cats is $160.00. The deposit for a sing bird or fish is $50.00. This is separate from your initial security deposit. If you are interested in having a pet in your apartment let us know so that we can give you information of the requirements to have a pet on OHA property. You are NOT allowed to have any animals in your unit without prior approval from the Public Housing Project Manager.