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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $529 to a high of $647, with an average of $588.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $597, a maximum of $729, and an average of $663.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $780, peaking at a maximum of $954, and averaging at $867.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $943, a maximum of $1,153, and an average of $1,048.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,043 to a maximum of $1,275, with an average of $1,159.

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 Mahaska 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 Mahaska County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $529 $597 $780 $943 $1,043
Average Rent $588 $663 $867 $1,048 $1,159
High Rent(110%) $647 $729 $954 $1,153 $1,275
2023 Mahaska County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $566 $578 $718 $874 $965
Average Rent $629 $642 $798 $971 $1,072
High Rent (110%) $692 $706 $878 $1,068 $1,179
2022 Mahaska County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $519 $523 $672 $831 $919
Average Rent $577 $581 $747 $923 $1,021
High Rent(110%) $635 $639 $822 $1,015 $1,123
2021 Mahaska County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $502 $505 $645 $805 $902
Average Rent $558 $561 $717 $894 $1,002
High Rent (110%) $614 $617 $789 $983 $1,102
2020 Mahaska County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $457 $480 $632 $792 $868
Average Rent $508 $533 $702 $880 $964
High Rent(110%) $559 $586 $772 $968 $1,060
2019 Mahaska County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $456 $476 $630 $789 $851
Average Rent $507 $529 $700 $877 $946
High Rent (110%) $558 $582 $770 $965 $1,041
2018 Mahaska County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $447 $471 $626 $784 $852
Average Rent $497 $523 $695 $871 $947
High Rent(110%) $547 $575 $765 $958 $1,042
2017 Mahaska County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $432 $467 $608 $760 $837
Average Rent $480 $519 $675 $844 $930
High Rent (110%) $528 $571 $743 $928 $1,023


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