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

Decatur 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 Decatur 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 $590, a maximum of $722, and an average of $656.
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 $938, a maximum of $1,146, and an average of $1,042.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,317 to a maximum of $1,609, with an average of $1,463.

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 Decatur 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 Decatur County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $567 $590 $776 $938 $1,317
Average Rent $630 $656 $862 $1,042 $1,463
High Rent(110%) $693 $722 $948 $1,146 $1,609
2023 Decatur County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $479 $544 $716 $871 $1,219
Average Rent $532 $604 $795 $968 $1,354
High Rent (110%) $585 $664 $875 $1,065 $1,489
2022 Decatur County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $442 $506 $665 $891 $1,139
Average Rent $491 $562 $739 $990 $1,265
High Rent(110%) $540 $618 $813 $1,089 $1,392
2021 Decatur County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $477 $489 $644 $819 $1,096
Average Rent $530 $543 $715 $910 $1,218
High Rent (110%) $583 $597 $787 $1,001 $1,340
2020 Decatur County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $466 $470 $618 $779 $1,031
Average Rent $518 $522 $687 $865 $1,146
High Rent(110%) $570 $574 $756 $952 $1,261
2019 Decatur County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $449 $453 $598 $760 $955
Average Rent $499 $503 $664 $844 $1,061
High Rent (110%) $549 $553 $730 $928 $1,167
2018 Decatur County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $419 $443 $585 $759 $876
Average Rent $465 $492 $650 $843 $973
High Rent(110%) $512 $541 $715 $927 $1,070
2017 Decatur County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $403 $427 $567 $762 $802
Average Rent $448 $474 $630 $847 $891
High Rent (110%) $493 $521 $693 $932 $980


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