Section 8 · IA
Section 8 rent — Polk County, IA (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Polk County, IA, shown as HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent by bedroom count. The local housing authority sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of this figure, so the actual voucher amount for a unit can be up to 10% above or below it.
Section 8 rent by bedroom
FY2026 Fair Market Rent in Polk County, IA, and the 90-110% payment standard band the local PHA can set for each bedroom count.
| Bedroom | FY2026 FMR | Payment standard (90-110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,063 | $957 – $1,169 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,109 | $998 – $1,220 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,318 | $1,186 – $1,450 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,794 | $1,615 – $1,973 |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,841 | $1,657 – $2,025 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 50007, 50009, 50021, 50023, 50032, 50035, 50073, 50111, 50131, 50226, 50237, 50265, 50301, 50302, 50303, 50304, 50305, 50309, 50310, 50311, 50312, 50313, 50314, 50315, 50316, 50317, 50318, 50319, 50320, 50321, 50322, 50324, 50327, 50363, 50368, 50380, 50391, 50395, 50947.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,318/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,186 – $1,450
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Polk County, IA?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Polk County is $1,318. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,186 to $1,450 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Polk County?
Each public housing authority chooses a payment standard between 90% and 110% of the county FMR published by HUD. The PHA then pays payment standard minus the tenant's roughly 30% share, capped at the contract rent.
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