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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $584 to a high of $714, with an average of $649.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $609, a maximum of $745, and an average of $677.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $800, peaking at a maximum of $978, and averaging at $889.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,031, a maximum of $1,260, and an average of $1,145.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,191 to a maximum of $1,455, with an average of $1,323.

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 Cerro Gordo 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 Cerro Gordo County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $584 $609 $800 $1,031 $1,191
Average Rent $649 $677 $889 $1,145 $1,323
High Rent(110%) $714 $745 $978 $1,260 $1,455
2023 Cerro Gordo County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $549 $571 $752 $972 $1,136
Average Rent $610 $634 $835 $1,080 $1,262
High Rent (110%) $671 $697 $919 $1,188 $1,388
2022 Cerro Gordo County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $491 $562 $739 $959 $1,121
Average Rent $545 $624 $821 $1,065 $1,246
High Rent(110%) $600 $686 $903 $1,172 $1,371
2021 Cerro Gordo County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $460 $529 $698 $904 $1,089
Average Rent $511 $588 $775 $1,004 $1,210
High Rent (110%) $562 $647 $853 $1,104 $1,331
2020 Cerro Gordo County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $446 $518 $683 $882 $1,068
Average Rent $495 $576 $759 $980 $1,187
High Rent(110%) $545 $634 $835 $1,078 $1,306
2019 Cerro Gordo County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $430 $506 $670 $864 $1,047
Average Rent $478 $562 $744 $960 $1,163
High Rent (110%) $526 $618 $818 $1,056 $1,279
2018 Cerro Gordo County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $413 $487 $648 $838 $1,014
Average Rent $459 $541 $720 $931 $1,127
High Rent(110%) $505 $595 $792 $1,024 $1,240
2017 Cerro Gordo County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $404 $479 $636 $828 $980
Average Rent $449 $532 $707 $920 $1,089
High Rent (110%) $494 $585 $778 $1,012 $1,198


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