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

Howard 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 Howard 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 $691, a maximum of $845, and an average of $768.
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 $1,093, a maximum of $1,335, and an average of $1,214.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,150 to a maximum of $1,406, with an average of $1,278.

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 Howard 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 Howard County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $567 $691 $776 $1,093 $1,150
Average Rent $630 $768 $862 $1,214 $1,278
High Rent(110%) $693 $845 $948 $1,335 $1,406
2023 Howard County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $523 $634 $716 $941 $1,005
Average Rent $581 $704 $795 $1,045 $1,117
High Rent (110%) $639 $774 $875 $1,150 $1,229
2022 Howard County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $481 $584 $665 $837 $923
Average Rent $534 $649 $739 $930 $1,026
High Rent(110%) $587 $714 $813 $1,023 $1,129
2021 Howard County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $467 $564 $644 $873 $910
Average Rent $519 $627 $715 $970 $1,011
High Rent (110%) $571 $690 $787 $1,067 $1,112
2020 Howard County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $447 $544 $618 $876 $911
Average Rent $497 $604 $687 $973 $1,012
High Rent(110%) $547 $664 $756 $1,070 $1,113
2019 Howard County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $433 $522 $598 $863 $885
Average Rent $481 $580 $664 $959 $983
High Rent (110%) $529 $638 $730 $1,055 $1,081
2018 Howard County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $419 $509 $585 $805 $869
Average Rent $465 $566 $650 $894 $966
High Rent(110%) $512 $623 $715 $983 $1,063
2017 Howard County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $403 $491 $567 $746 $809
Average Rent $448 $546 $630 $829 $899
High Rent (110%) $493 $601 $693 $912 $989


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