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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $622 to a high of $760, with an average of $691.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $648, a maximum of $792, and an average of $720.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $851, peaking at a maximum of $1,041, and averaging at $946.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,030, a maximum of $1,258, and an average of $1,144.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,134 to a maximum of $1,386, with an average of $1,260.

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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $622 $648 $851 $1,030 $1,134
Average Rent $691 $720 $946 $1,144 $1,260
High Rent(110%) $760 $792 $1,041 $1,258 $1,386
2023 Hamilton County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $578 $601 $791 $963 $1,063
Average Rent $642 $668 $879 $1,070 $1,181
High Rent (110%) $706 $735 $967 $1,177 $1,299
2022 Hamilton County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $526 $553 $727 $899 $1,157
Average Rent $584 $614 $808 $999 $1,286
High Rent(110%) $642 $675 $889 $1,099 $1,415
2021 Hamilton County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $492 $520 $679 $844 $1,009
Average Rent $547 $578 $754 $938 $1,121
High Rent (110%) $602 $636 $829 $1,032 $1,233
2020 Hamilton County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $462 $498 $638 $796 $1,121
Average Rent $513 $553 $709 $884 $1,245
High Rent(110%) $564 $608 $780 $972 $1,370
2019 Hamilton County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $455 $493 $629 $795 $1,016
Average Rent $506 $548 $699 $883 $1,129
High Rent (110%) $557 $603 $769 $971 $1,242
2018 Hamilton County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $445 $484 $622 $794 $1,004
Average Rent $494 $538 $691 $882 $1,116
High Rent(110%) $543 $592 $760 $970 $1,228
2017 Hamilton County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $431 $456 $607 $781 $928
Average Rent $479 $507 $674 $868 $1,031
High Rent (110%) $527 $558 $741 $955 $1,134


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