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

Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto 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 $590, a maximum of $722, and an average of $656.
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 $1,037, a maximum of $1,267, and an average of $1,152.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,040 to a maximum of $1,272, with an average of $1,156.

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 Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $567 $590 $776 $1,037 $1,040
Average Rent $630 $656 $862 $1,152 $1,156
High Rent(110%) $693 $722 $948 $1,267 $1,272
2023 Palo Alto County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $523 $544 $716 $876 $965
Average Rent $581 $604 $795 $973 $1,072
High Rent (110%) $639 $664 $875 $1,070 $1,179
2022 Palo Alto County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $481 $506 $665 $823 $933
Average Rent $534 $562 $739 $914 $1,037
High Rent(110%) $587 $618 $813 $1,005 $1,141
2021 Palo Alto County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $467 $489 $644 $800 $970
Average Rent $519 $543 $715 $889 $1,078
High Rent (110%) $571 $597 $787 $978 $1,186
2020 Palo Alto County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $447 $470 $618 $802 $1,011
Average Rent $497 $522 $687 $891 $1,123
High Rent(110%) $547 $574 $756 $980 $1,235
2019 Palo Alto County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $433 $452 $598 $806 $941
Average Rent $481 $502 $664 $895 $1,046
High Rent (110%) $529 $552 $730 $985 $1,151
2018 Palo Alto County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $419 $440 $585 $807 $867
Average Rent $465 $489 $650 $897 $963
High Rent(110%) $512 $538 $715 $987 $1,059
2017 Palo Alto County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $403 $427 $567 $779 $781
Average Rent $448 $474 $630 $865 $868
High Rent (110%) $493 $521 $693 $952 $955


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