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

Des Moines, IA 50309'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 50309 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 $774 to a high of $946, with an average of $860.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $828, a maximum of $1,012, and an average of $920.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $999, peaking at a maximum of $1,221, and averaging at $1,110.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,368, a maximum of $1,672, and an average of $1,520.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,368 to a maximum of $1,672, with an average of $1,520.

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 Des Moines, IA 50309 Low Rent (90%) $774 $828 $999 $1,368 $1,368
Average Rent $860 $920 $1,110 $1,520 $1,520
High Rent(110%) $946 $1,012 $1,221 $1,672 $1,672
2023 Des Moines, IA 50309 Low Rent (90%) $711 $801 $963 $1,323 $1,341
Average Rent $790 $890 $1,070 $1,470 $1,490
High Rent (110%) $869 $979 $1,177 $1,617 $1,639
2022 Des Moines, IA 50309 Low Rent (90%) $567 $666 $810 $1,116 $1,179
Average Rent $630 $740 $900 $1,240 $1,310
High Rent(110%) $693 $814 $990 $1,364 $1,441
2021 Des Moines, IA 50309 Low Rent (90%) $513 $621 $756 $1,035 $1,098
Average Rent $570 $690 $840 $1,150 $1,220
High Rent (110%) $627 $759 $924 $1,265 $1,342
2020 Des Moines, IA 50309 Low Rent (90%) $504 $603 $747 $1,008 $1,107
Average Rent $560 $670 $830 $1,120 $1,230
High Rent(110%) $616 $737 $913 $1,232 $1,353
2019 Des Moines, IA 50309 Low Rent (90%) $504 $603 $747 $1,008 $1,116
Average Rent $560 $670 $830 $1,120 $1,240
High Rent (110%) $616 $737 $913 $1,232 $1,364


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