Marshall 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 | $712/mo | $641 – $783/mo |
| 1 BR | $731/mo | $658 – $804/mo |
| 2 BR | $959/mo | $863 – $1,055/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,265/mo | $1,139 – $1,392/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,270/mo | $1,143 – $1,397/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Marshall County, IA (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Marshall County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Marshall County
- City of Marshalltown Rent Assistance Program
36 N Center St, Marshalltown, IA, 50158 · 6417545756
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Marshall 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 Marshall 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.
MARSHALLTOWN LOFTS
20 E. STATE ST, MARSHALLTOWN, IA, 50158-493745 income-restricted units of 50 total13 1BR, 26 2BR, 11 3BRBuilt 20224% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052MARSHALLTOWN SENIOR RESIDENCES
201 E MAIN ST, MARSHALLTOWN, IA, 50158-294328 income-restricted units7 1BR, 21 2BRBuilt 20144% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044THE TALLCORN
2 N 2ND AVE, MARSHALLTOWN, IA, 50158-174145 income-restricted units of 49 total42 1BR, 7 2BRBuilt 20144% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044STATE CENTER PARK APTS
609 SECOND ST NW, STATE CENTER, IA, 5024724 income-restricted units8 1BR, 8 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20114% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2041WESTOWN APTS
122 W MAIN ST, MARSHALLTOWN, IA, 5015836 income-restricted units24 1BR, 12 2BRBuilt 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035RIVER BIRCH ETO
1601 MARION ST, MARSHALLTOWN, IA, 5015820 income-restricted units16 3BR, 4 4BR+Built 20034% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033RIVER OAKS
1509 MARION ST, MARSHALLTOWN, IA, 5015828 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2003Compliance through ~2033MARSHALLTOWN SUNDANCE APTS
1711 S SEVENTH AVE, MARSHALLTOWN, IA, 5015832 income-restricted units24 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 19994% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029HILLCREST APTS
208 GLENDA DR, MARSHALLTOWN, IA, 5015832 income-restricted units24 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 19954% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025CRESTVIEW OF MARSHALLTOWN
202 N SECOND AVE, MARSHALLTOWN, IA, 5015840 income-restricted unitsBuilt 1994Compliance through ~2024CRESTVIEW APTS
408 E DAWN ST, LE GRAND, IA, 501428 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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