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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $664 to a high of $812, with an average of $738.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $669, a maximum of $817, and an average of $743.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $878, peaking at a maximum of $1,074, and averaging at $976.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,062, a maximum of $1,298, and an average of $1,180.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,170 to a maximum of $1,430, with an average of $1,300.

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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $664 $669 $878 $1,062 $1,170
Average Rent $738 $743 $976 $1,180 $1,300
High Rent(110%) $812 $817 $1,074 $1,298 $1,430
2023 Jefferson County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $581 $585 $770 $1,053 $1,169
Average Rent $646 $650 $856 $1,170 $1,299
High Rent (110%) $711 $715 $942 $1,287 $1,429
2022 Jefferson County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $507 $533 $701 $996 $1,193
Average Rent $563 $592 $779 $1,107 $1,325
High Rent(110%) $619 $651 $857 $1,218 $1,458
2021 Jefferson County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $491 $514 $677 $923 $1,172
Average Rent $546 $571 $752 $1,025 $1,302
High Rent (110%) $601 $628 $827 $1,128 $1,432
2020 Jefferson County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $436 $508 $669 $833 $1,150
Average Rent $484 $564 $743 $926 $1,278
High Rent(110%) $532 $620 $817 $1,019 $1,406
2019 Jefferson County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $431 $508 $671 $842 $1,179
Average Rent $479 $564 $746 $935 $1,310
High Rent (110%) $527 $620 $821 $1,029 $1,441
2018 Jefferson County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $428 $505 $671 $842 $992
Average Rent $476 $561 $746 $935 $1,102
High Rent(110%) $524 $617 $821 $1,029 $1,212
2017 Jefferson County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $419 $497 $661 $826 $911
Average Rent $466 $552 $734 $918 $1,012
High Rent (110%) $513 $607 $807 $1,010 $1,113


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