Marion 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 | $701/mo | $631 – $771/mo |
| 1 BR | $808/mo | $727 – $889/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,016/mo | $914 – $1,118/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,218/mo | $1,096 – $1,340/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,356/mo | $1,220 – $1,492/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Marion County, IA (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Marion County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Marion County
- Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville
116 E Robinson St, Knoxville, IA, 50138 · 6418287371
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Marion 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 | $36,650 |
| 2 people | $41,900 |
| 3 people | $47,150 |
| 4 people | $52,350 |
| 5 people | $56,550 |
| 6 people | $60,750 |
| 7 people | $64,950 |
| 8 people | $69,150 |
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 Marion 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 RESERVES AT MILL FARM II
1119 W 16TH ST, PELLA, IA, 50219-757743 income-restricted units of 48 total8 1BR, 24 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20214% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051VILLAS AT FOX POINTE
2110 MADELYN DR, KNOXVILLE, IA, 50138-000042 income-restricted units of 50 total8 2BR, 16 3BR, 26 4BR+Built 20154% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045THE RESERVES AT MILL FARM
1135 W 16TH ST, PELLA, IA, 50219-757731 income-restricted units of 32 total16 2BRBuilt 20144% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044WINDSOR RIDGE
1210 ERIC DR, KNOXVILLE, IA, 5013824 income-restricted units24 1BRBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031SHADY CREEK APTS
210 E JEFFERSON ST, PELLA, IA, 5021924 income-restricted units of 48 total15 1BR, 9 2BRBuilt 20004% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030MADISON HEIGHTS APTS
2000 W MADISON ST, KNOXVILLE, IA, 5013824 income-restricted units6 1BR, 13 2BR, 5 3BRBuilt 19984% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028
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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