Clinton County, IA
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $659/mo | $593 – $725/mo |
| 1 BR | $729/mo | $656 – $802/mo |
| 2 BR | $956/mo | $860 – $1,052/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,184/mo | $1,066 – $1,302/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,507/mo | $1,356 – $1,658/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Clinton County, IA (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Clinton County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Clinton County
- Low Rent Housing Agency of Clinton
100 S 2nd St, Clinton, IA, 52732 · 5632431280
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Clinton County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $33,600 |
| 2 people | $38,400 |
| 3 people | $43,200 |
| 4 people | $47,950 |
| 5 people | $51,800 |
| 6 people | $55,650 |
| 7 people | $59,500 |
| 8 people | $63,300 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Clinton County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
- 17 income-restricted units of 19 total14 1BR, 5 2BRBuilt 20234% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053
4TH AVENUE LOFTS
238 4TH AVE N, CLINTON, IA, 52732-437943 income-restricted units of 48 total6 1BR, 36 2BR, 6 4BR+Built 20184% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048UNITED MANOR
707 14TH ST, DE WITT, IA, 52742-117242 income-restricted units of 44 total40 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 20164% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046WEST HEIGHTS TOWNHOMES
1155 14TH AVE NW, CLINTON, IA, 5273230 income-restricted units26 3BR, 4 4BR+Built 20134% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043MEADOW HEIGHTS APTS
800 28TH AVE N, CLINTON, IA, 5273226 income-restricted units10 1BR, 12 2BR, 4 3BRBuilt 20084% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038NEW DIRECTIONS HOUSING
2733 S 19TH ST, CLINTON, IA, 5273210 income-restricted units6 2BR, 4 3BRBuilt 20074% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037ARMSTRONG APTS
721 S SECOND ST, CLINTON, IA, 5273216 income-restricted units10 1BR, 6 2BRBuilt 20064% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036CLINTON BLOCK
419 S SECOND ST, CLINTON, IA, 5273219 income-restricted units9 1BR, 10 2BRBuilt 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035VAN ALLEN
200 FIFTH AVE S, CLINTON, IA, 5273217 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2003Compliance through ~2033COUNTRYSIDE OF CLINTON
1130 N 11TH ST, CLINTON, IA, 5273231 income-restricted units of 32 total8 1BR, 24 2BRBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031PHEASANT RUN APTS
1303 14TH ST, DE WITT, IA, 5274224 income-restricted units12 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 19974% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
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