The PHA sets a payment standard ranging from 90% to 110% of the Fair Market Rents (FMRs).

Buchanan County, IA, IA

In the year 2024, as a landlord, if you're looking to rent your property to a Section 8 tenant or another housing voucher program in Buchanan County, IA, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $629 to a high of $769, with an average of $699.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $630, a maximum of $770, and an average of $700.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $828, peaking at a maximum of $1,012, and averaging at $920.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,038, a maximum of $1,268, and an average of $1,153.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,103 to a maximum of $1,348, with an average of $1,225.

The fair market rent mentioned already includes all utilities. If a landlord chooses not to provide utility coverage, they can subtract the utility costs from the rent to determine the adjusted rental price.

Each housing authority establishes its own rental rates, so you should check the pricing set by that specific housing authority to determine the maximum amount they can offer. It's advisable to adhere to their pricing guidelines.

To apply for Section 8 housing, you can check your income against the Buchanan County, IA Housing Choice voucher income limit to determine your eligibility.

HUD's Fair Market Rent guides Section 8 rates for your rental unit.

Year Area HUD Fair Market Rent Bedrooms
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
2024 Buchanan County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $629 $630 $828 $1,038 $1,103
Average Rent $699 $700 $920 $1,153 $1,225
High Rent(110%) $769 $770 $1,012 $1,268 $1,348
2023 Buchanan County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $579 $582 $767 $952 $1,031
Average Rent $643 $647 $852 $1,058 $1,145
High Rent (110%) $707 $712 $937 $1,164 $1,260
2022 Buchanan County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $508 $545 $718 $888 $974
Average Rent $564 $606 $798 $987 $1,082
High Rent(110%) $620 $667 $878 $1,086 $1,190
2021 Buchanan County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $459 $527 $667 $871 $905
Average Rent $510 $585 $741 $968 $1,005
High Rent (110%) $561 $644 $815 $1,065 $1,106
2020 Buchanan County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $431 $487 $626 $845 $849
Average Rent $479 $541 $696 $939 $943
High Rent(110%) $527 $595 $766 $1,033 $1,037
2019 Buchanan County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $451 $464 $614 $826 $830
Average Rent $501 $516 $682 $918 $922
High Rent (110%) $551 $568 $750 $1,010 $1,014
2018 Buchanan County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $455 $457 $608 $825 $829
Average Rent $505 $508 $676 $917 $921
High Rent(110%) $556 $559 $744 $1,009 $1,013
2017 Buchanan County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $452 $455 $605 $831 $833
Average Rent $502 $506 $672 $923 $926
High Rent (110%) $552 $557 $739 $1,015 $1,019


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