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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $574 to a high of $702, with an average of $638.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $663, a maximum of $811, and an average of $737.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $847, peaking at a maximum of $1,035, and averaging at $941.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,024, a maximum of $1,252, and an average of $1,138.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,128 to a maximum of $1,378, with an average of $1,253.

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 Marion 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 Marion County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $574 $663 $847 $1,024 $1,128
Average Rent $638 $737 $941 $1,138 $1,253
High Rent(110%) $702 $811 $1,035 $1,252 $1,378
2023 Marion County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $514 $599 $769 $935 $1,032
Average Rent $571 $665 $854 $1,039 $1,147
High Rent (110%) $628 $732 $939 $1,143 $1,262
2022 Marion County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $500 $582 $752 $929 $1,045
Average Rent $555 $647 $835 $1,032 $1,161
High Rent(110%) $611 $712 $919 $1,135 $1,277
2021 Marion County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $478 $564 $725 $901 $1,005
Average Rent $531 $627 $805 $1,001 $1,117
High Rent (110%) $584 $690 $886 $1,101 $1,229
2020 Marion County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $509 $512 $661 $824 $924
Average Rent $566 $569 $734 $915 $1,027
High Rent(110%) $623 $626 $807 $1,007 $1,130
2019 Marion County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $496 $500 $661 $833 $927
Average Rent $551 $555 $734 $926 $1,030
High Rent (110%) $606 $611 $807 $1,019 $1,133
2018 Marion County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $492 $495 $659 $826 $1,000
Average Rent $547 $550 $732 $918 $1,111
High Rent(110%) $602 $605 $805 $1,010 $1,222
2017 Marion County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $491 $495 $658 $824 $1,094
Average Rent $546 $550 $731 $915 $1,216
High Rent (110%) $601 $605 $804 $1,007 $1,338


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