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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $627 to a high of $767, with an average of $697.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $705, a maximum of $861, and an average of $783.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $926, peaking at a maximum of $1,132, and averaging at $1,029.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,140, a maximum of $1,394, and an average of $1,267.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,233 to a maximum of $1,507, with an average of $1,370.

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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $627 $705 $926 $1,140 $1,233
Average Rent $697 $783 $1,029 $1,267 $1,370
High Rent(110%) $767 $861 $1,132 $1,394 $1,507
2023 Des Moines County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $578 $656 $864 $1,058 $1,161
Average Rent $642 $729 $960 $1,176 $1,290
High Rent (110%) $706 $802 $1,056 $1,294 $1,419
2022 Des Moines County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $523 $598 $787 $980 $1,174
Average Rent $581 $664 $874 $1,089 $1,304
High Rent(110%) $639 $730 $961 $1,198 $1,434
2021 Des Moines County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $510 $588 $774 $977 $1,225
Average Rent $567 $653 $860 $1,085 $1,361
High Rent (110%) $624 $718 $946 $1,194 $1,497
2020 Des Moines County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $475 $554 $729 $952 $1,190
Average Rent $528 $615 $810 $1,058 $1,322
High Rent(110%) $581 $677 $891 $1,164 $1,454
2019 Des Moines County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $433 $509 $674 $865 $1,061
Average Rent $481 $566 $749 $961 $1,179
High Rent (110%) $529 $623 $824 $1,057 $1,297
2018 Des Moines County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $420 $492 $655 $826 $992
Average Rent $467 $547 $728 $918 $1,102
High Rent(110%) $514 $602 $801 $1,010 $1,212
2017 Des Moines County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $448 $502 $668 $835 $986
Average Rent $498 $558 $742 $928 $1,095
High Rent (110%) $548 $614 $816 $1,021 $1,205


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