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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $590 to a high of $721, with an average of $655.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $615, a maximum of $751, and an average of $683.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $807, peaking at a maximum of $987, and averaging at $897.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $977, a maximum of $1,194, and an average of $1,085.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,231 to a maximum of $1,505, with an average of $1,368.

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 Tama 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 Tama County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $590 $615 $807 $977 $1,231
Average Rent $655 $683 $897 $1,085 $1,368
High Rent(110%) $721 $751 $987 $1,194 $1,505
2023 Tama County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $497 $565 $743 $905 $1,166
Average Rent $552 $628 $826 $1,005 $1,295
High Rent (110%) $607 $691 $909 $1,106 $1,425
2022 Tama County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $459 $526 $691 $854 $1,108
Average Rent $510 $584 $768 $949 $1,231
High Rent(110%) $561 $642 $845 $1,044 $1,354
2021 Tama County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $435 $495 $653 $812 $995
Average Rent $483 $550 $725 $902 $1,106
High Rent (110%) $531 $605 $798 $992 $1,217
2020 Tama County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $439 $474 $625 $779 $888
Average Rent $488 $527 $694 $865 $987
High Rent(110%) $537 $580 $763 $952 $1,086
2019 Tama County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $441 $473 $626 $785 $847
Average Rent $490 $526 $696 $872 $941
High Rent (110%) $539 $579 $766 $959 $1,035
2018 Tama County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $441 $464 $617 $773 $840
Average Rent $490 $515 $685 $859 $933
High Rent(110%) $539 $567 $754 $945 $1,026
2017 Tama County, IA, IA Low Rent (90%) $435 $461 $612 $766 $843
Average Rent $483 $512 $680 $851 $937
High Rent (110%) $531 $563 $748 $936 $1,031


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