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

Cass 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 Cass County, IA, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $567 to a high of $693, with an average of $630.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $627, a maximum of $767, and an average of $697.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $776, peaking at a maximum of $948, and averaging at $862.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,047, a maximum of $1,279, and an average of $1,163.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,208 to a maximum of $1,476, with an average of $1,342.

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 Cass 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 Cass County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $567 $627 $776 $1,047 $1,208
Average Rent $630 $697 $862 $1,163 $1,342
High Rent(110%) $693 $767 $948 $1,279 $1,476
2023 Cass County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $523 $607 $716 $930 $1,070
Average Rent $581 $674 $795 $1,033 $1,189
High Rent (110%) $639 $741 $875 $1,136 $1,308
2022 Cass County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $481 $582 $665 $850 $953
Average Rent $534 $647 $739 $944 $1,059
High Rent(110%) $587 $712 $813 $1,038 $1,165
2021 Cass County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $467 $563 $644 $830 $876
Average Rent $519 $625 $715 $922 $973
High Rent (110%) $571 $688 $787 $1,014 $1,070
2020 Cass County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $447 $542 $618 $806 $838
Average Rent $497 $602 $687 $895 $931
High Rent(110%) $547 $662 $756 $985 $1,024
2019 Cass County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $433 $522 $598 $776 $814
Average Rent $481 $580 $664 $862 $904
High Rent (110%) $529 $638 $730 $948 $994
2018 Cass County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $419 $509 $585 $757 $820
Average Rent $465 $566 $650 $841 $911
High Rent(110%) $512 $623 $715 $925 $1,002
2017 Cass County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $403 $487 $567 $733 $810
Average Rent $448 $541 $630 $814 $900
High Rent (110%) $493 $595 $693 $895 $990


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