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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $662 to a high of $810, with an average of $736.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $690, a maximum of $844, and an average of $767.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $907, peaking at a maximum of $1,109, and averaging at $1,008.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,164, a maximum of $1,422, and an average of $1,293.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,363 to a maximum of $1,665, with an average of $1,514.

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 Muscatine 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 Muscatine County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $662 $690 $907 $1,164 $1,363
Average Rent $736 $767 $1,008 $1,293 $1,514
High Rent(110%) $810 $844 $1,109 $1,422 $1,665
2023 Muscatine County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $612 $636 $838 $1,058 $1,244
Average Rent $680 $707 $931 $1,175 $1,382
High Rent (110%) $748 $778 $1,024 $1,293 $1,520
2022 Muscatine County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $565 $646 $851 $1,077 $1,271
Average Rent $628 $718 $945 $1,197 $1,412
High Rent(110%) $691 $790 $1,040 $1,317 $1,553
2021 Muscatine County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $542 $623 $821 $1,031 $1,249
Average Rent $602 $692 $912 $1,146 $1,388
High Rent (110%) $662 $761 $1,003 $1,261 $1,527
2020 Muscatine County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $486 $566 $746 $944 $1,163
Average Rent $540 $629 $829 $1,049 $1,292
High Rent(110%) $594 $692 $912 $1,154 $1,421
2019 Muscatine County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $493 $581 $768 $981 $1,162
Average Rent $548 $645 $853 $1,090 $1,291
High Rent (110%) $603 $710 $938 $1,199 $1,420
2018 Muscatine County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $469 $553 $735 $958 $1,100
Average Rent $521 $614 $817 $1,064 $1,222
High Rent(110%) $573 $675 $899 $1,170 $1,344
2017 Muscatine County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $509 $539 $716 $927 $1,012
Average Rent $566 $599 $796 $1,030 $1,124
High Rent (110%) $623 $659 $876 $1,133 $1,236


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