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

Shelby 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 Shelby 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 $680, a maximum of $831, and an average of $755.
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 $1,094, a maximum of $1,337, and an average of $1,215.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,234 to a maximum of $1,508, with an average of $1,371.

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 Shelby 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 Shelby County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $567 $680 $776 $1,094 $1,234
Average Rent $630 $755 $862 $1,215 $1,371
High Rent(110%) $693 $831 $948 $1,337 $1,508
2023 Shelby County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $523 $608 $716 $1,017 $1,174
Average Rent $581 $676 $795 $1,130 $1,304
High Rent (110%) $639 $744 $875 $1,243 $1,434
2022 Shelby County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $481 $517 $665 $945 $1,074
Average Rent $534 $574 $739 $1,050 $1,193
High Rent(110%) $587 $631 $813 $1,155 $1,312
2021 Shelby County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $467 $489 $644 $901 $990
Average Rent $519 $543 $715 $1,001 $1,100
High Rent (110%) $571 $597 $787 $1,101 $1,210
2020 Shelby County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $447 $470 $618 $838 $921
Average Rent $497 $522 $687 $931 $1,023
High Rent(110%) $547 $574 $756 $1,024 $1,125
2019 Shelby County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $444 $464 $613 $839 $861
Average Rent $493 $515 $681 $932 $957
High Rent (110%) $542 $567 $749 $1,025 $1,053
2018 Shelby County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $430 $452 $601 $815 $819
Average Rent $478 $502 $668 $906 $910
High Rent(110%) $526 $552 $735 $997 $1,001
2017 Shelby County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $423 $448 $596 $793 $821
Average Rent $470 $498 $662 $881 $912
High Rent (110%) $517 $548 $728 $969 $1,003


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