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

Ames, IA 50014's Section 8 Fair Market Rent

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 the 50014 zip code area, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $846 to a high of $1,034, with an average of $940.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $918, a maximum of $1,122, and an average of $1,020.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,035, peaking at a maximum of $1,265, and averaging at $1,150.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,458, a maximum of $1,782, and an average of $1,620.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,746 to a maximum of $2,134, with an average of $1,940.

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.

HUD's Fair Market Rent guides Section 8 rates for your rental unit.

Year City, State, Zipcode HUD Fair Market Rent Bedrooms
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
2024 Ames, IA 50014 Low Rent (90%) $846 $918 $1,035 $1,458 $1,746
Average Rent $940 $1,020 $1,150 $1,620 $1,940
High Rent(110%) $1,034 $1,122 $1,265 $1,782 $2,134
2024 Ames, IA 50014 Low Rent (90%) $846 $918 $1,035 $1,458 $1,746
Average Rent $940 $1,020 $1,150 $1,620 $1,940
High Rent (110%) $1,034 $1,122 $1,265 $1,782 $2,134
2023 Ames, IA 50014 Low Rent (90%) $792 $855 $981 $1,395 $1,665
Average Rent $880 $950 $1,090 $1,550 $1,850
High Rent(110%) $968 $1,045 $1,199 $1,705 $2,035
2022 Ames, IA 50014 Low Rent (90%) $747 $756 $900 $1,278 $1,512
Average Rent $830 $840 $1,000 $1,420 $1,680
High Rent (110%) $913 $924 $1,100 $1,562 $1,848
2021 Ames, IA 50014 Low Rent (90%) $711 $711 $855 $1,215 $1,404
Average Rent $790 $790 $950 $1,350 $1,560
High Rent(110%) $869 $869 $1,045 $1,485 $1,716
2020 Ames, IA 50014 Low Rent (90%) $648 $666 $810 $1,125 $1,341
Average Rent $720 $740 $900 $1,250 $1,490
High Rent (110%) $792 $814 $990 $1,375 $1,639
2019 Ames, IA 50014 Low Rent (90%) $639 $720 $873 $1,188 $1,458
Average Rent $710 $800 $970 $1,320 $1,620
High Rent(110%) $781 $880 $1,067 $1,452 $1,782


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