Property Owners & Property Managers

The Warren County Housing Authority (WCHA) oversees Section 8 housing programs and inspections in Indianola and is governed by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  For more information about the Housing Choice Voucher program and Section 8 Housing, please visit the WCHA website here.

The City of Indianola may accept an inspection conducted by WCHA and HUD in lieu of an inspection conducted by the city if an approved HUD inspection report is submitted. For more information, please contact the Code Enforcement Officer.

To request WCHA inspection documents, please contact the Warren County Housing Authority by calling (515) 961-1073.

Mitigating Lead-Based Paint

Homes that are built before 1978 are likely to contain lead-based paint. The average age of rental buildings in Indianola is 1946. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides information and expertise on lead mitigation and hazard prevention here.

Mitigating Radon

According to the United States General Surgeon, radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers. The EPA provides information and expertise on radon mitigation and prevention here.

Translation and Interpretation Services

The Iowa International Center (IIC) provides free twenty-four (24) hour interpretation and translation services for housing. To learn more about this service, please visit their website.