O, 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 | $1,111/mo | $1,000 – $1,222/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,217/mo | $1,095 – $1,339/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — O, IA (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for O. 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 O 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 O, 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 | $35,500 |
| 2 people | $40,550 |
| 3 people | $45,600 |
| 4 people | $50,650 |
| 5 people | $54,750 |
| 6 people | $58,800 |
| 7 people | $62,850 |
| 8 people | $66,900 |
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 O
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.
PRAIRIE RIDGE
1011 16TH ST, SHELDON, IA, 51201-222724 income-restricted units8 1BR, 8 2BRBuilt 20149% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044HEARTLAND APTS
140 N SEVENTH AVE E, HARTLEY, IA, 5134614 income-restricted units3 1BR, 9 2BR, 2 3BRBuilt 19994% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029HARTLEY APTS
711 FIRST ST NE, HARTLEY, IA, 513468 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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