Dallas 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 | $1,063/mo | $957 – $1,169/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,109/mo | $998 – $1,220/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,318/mo | $1,186 – $1,450/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,794/mo | $1,615 – $1,973/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,841/mo | $1,657 – $2,025/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Dallas County, IA (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Dallas County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Finding the housing authority
We don't have a housing authority on file for Dallas County yet. Use the Housing Authority Finder with a local ZIP code to locate the agency that administers vouchers here.
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Dallas 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 | $40,750 |
| 2 people | $46,600 |
| 3 people | $52,400 |
| 4 people | $58,200 |
| 5 people | $62,900 |
| 6 people | $67,550 |
| 7 people | $72,200 |
| 8 people | $76,850 |
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 Dallas 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.
THE POINTE ON 88TH (FKA WEST DES MOINES LOFTS)
8790 EP TRUE PKWY, WEST DES MOINES, IA, 50266-806644 income-restricted units of 49 total9 1BR, 25 2BR, 15 3BRBuilt 20234% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053ELEVATE AT JORDAN CREEK
8925 CASCADE AVE, WEST DES MOINES, IA, 50266-3862180 income-restricted units60 1BR, 72 2BR, 48 3BRBuilt 20194% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049HAMLIN BELL SENIOR HOUSING
2023 WILLIS AVE, PERRY, IA, 50220-214332 income-restricted units of 36 total36 2BRBuilt 20174% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047WILLIS AVENUE APARTMENTS
913 WILLIS AVE, PERRY, IA, 50220-999934 income-restricted units of 38 total17 1BR, 17 2BR, 4 4BR+Built 20174% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047ALICE PLACE
255 SE BRICK DRIVE, WAUKEE, IA, 50263-842855 income-restricted units of 59 total11 1BR, 47 2BRBuilt 20144% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044HOMETOWN HARBOR WAUKEE
560 SE BRICK DR, WAUKEE, IA, 50263116 income-restricted units36 1BR, 80 2BRBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041WAUKEE FAMILY HOUSING
1300 SE JACOB, WAUKEE, IA, 5026390 income-restricted units90 4BR+Built 20114% LIHTCCompliance through ~2041PRAIRIE VILLAGE OF ADEL
600 S 12TH ST, ADEL, IA, 5000323 income-restricted units of 24 total16 1BR, 8 2BRBuilt 20119% LIHTCCompliance through ~2041WHISPER RIDGE
9005 BRIDGEWOOD BLVD, WEST DES MOINES, IA, 50266208 income-restricted units64 1BR, 112 2BR, 32 3BRBuilt 2010Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2040ADEL ASSISTED LIVING APTS
504 VAN FOSSEN LN, ADEL, IA, 5000324 income-restricted units24 1BRBuilt 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035WINDFIELD WEST APTS III
125 SE WINDFIELD PKWY, WAUKEE, IA, 5026324 income-restricted units6 1BR, 12 2BR, 6 3BRBuilt 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035WINDFIELD WEST II APTS
105 SE WINDFIELD PKWY, WAUKEE, IA, 5026348 income-restricted units of 49 totalBuilt 2003Compliance through ~2033SUGAR CREEK APTS
1600 SE LA GRANT PKWY, WAUKEE, IA, 5026346 income-restricted units37 1BR, 8 2BRBuilt 20024% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032WINDFIELD WEST APTS I
301 WARRIOR LN, WAUKEE, IA24 income-restricted units6 1BR, 12 2BR, 6 3BRBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031LYN CIRCLE TOWNHOMES
1120 SE MAPLELEAF LN, WAUKEE, IA, 5026332 income-restricted units20 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 20004% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030CANDLERIDGE APTS OF WAUKEE II
212 LAUREL ST, WAUKEE, IA, 5026323 income-restricted units23 1BRBuilt 19959% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025CANDLERIDGE APTS OF PERRY II
2620 MCKINLEY ST, PERRY, IA, 5022024 income-restricted unitsBuilt 1994Compliance through ~2024CANDLERIDGE APTS OF WAUKEE
200 LAUREL ST, WAUKEE, IA, 5026323 income-restricted unitsBuilt 1993Compliance through ~2023
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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