Lee 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 | $663/mo | $597 – $729/mo |
| 1 BR | $733/mo | $660 – $806/mo |
| 2 BR | $962/mo | $866 – $1,058/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,270/mo | $1,143 – $1,397/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,330/mo | $1,197 – $1,463/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Lee County, IA (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Lee County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authorities serving Lee County
This county is served by 2 housing authorities. Each may have its own waiting list, payment standards, and application requirements.
- Fort Madison Housing Authority
1102 48th St, Fort Madison, IA, 52627 · 3193726083
- Keokuk Housing Authority
111 S 2nd St, Keokuk, IA, 52632 · 3195244386
Income-restricted housing in Lee 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.
KEOKUK SENIOR LOFTS
925 MAIN ST, KEOKUK, IA, 52632-466240 income-restricted units of 45 total10 1BR, 35 2BRBuilt 20174% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047BLUFF APTS OF FORT MADISON
5202 RIVER VALLEY RD, FORT MADISON, IA, 5262740 income-restricted units24 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041WESTPORT TERRACE
950 JOHNSON ST RD, KEOKUK, IA, 5263272 income-restricted units48 2BR, 16 3BR, 8 4BR+Built 20114% LIHTCCompliance through ~2041HOTEL IOWA
401 MAIN ST, KEOKUK, IA, 5263248 income-restricted units of 53 total32 1BR, 16 2BRBuilt 20064% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036LINCOLN RIDGE
2815 LINCOLN AVE, KEOKUK, IA, 5263216 income-restricted units of 14 totalBuilt 2002Compliance through ~2032DEER MEADOW
715 CLEVELAND AVE, KEOKUK, IA, 5263224 income-restricted units24 1BRBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031EAGLE BLUFF APTS PHASE II
2803A AVE N, FORT MADISON, IA, 5262724 income-restricted units24 1BRBuilt 20004% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030EAGLE BLUFF PHASE I
2803A AVE N, FORT MADISON, IA, 5262724 income-restricted unitsBuilt 1999Compliance through ~2029MONTROSE SENIOR APTS
900 SPRUCE ST, MONTROSE, IA, 5263916 income-restricted unitsBuilt 1992Compliance through ~2022
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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