Jackson 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 | $682/mo | $614 – $750/mo |
| 1 BR | $700/mo | $630 – $770/mo |
| 2 BR | $919/mo | $827 – $1,011/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,178/mo | $1,060 – $1,296/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,217/mo | $1,095 – $1,339/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Jackson County, IA (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson 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 | $32,950 |
| 2 people | $37,650 |
| 3 people | $42,350 |
| 4 people | $47,050 |
| 5 people | $50,850 |
| 6 people | $54,600 |
| 7 people | $58,350 |
| 8 people | $62,150 |
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 Jackson 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.
HURST APTS PHASE II
227 S MAIN ST, MAQUOKETA, IA, 5206022 income-restricted units9 studio, 5 1BR, 8 2BRBuilt 20069% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036WHITE TAIL RUN
801 MYATT DR, MAQUOKETA, IA, 5206024 income-restricted units24 1BRBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031HURST APTS PHASE I
202 S OLIVE ST, MAQUOKETA, IA, 5206018 income-restricted units12 1BR, 6 2BRBuilt 20004% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030
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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Enter a Jackson County ZIP code in the Voucher Payment Estimator for a personalized rent and subsidy estimate based on local FMR data.
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