Pottawattamie 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 | $1,090/mo | $981 – $1,199/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,148/mo | $1,033 – $1,263/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,368/mo | $1,231 – $1,505/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,813/mo | $1,632 – $1,994/mo |
| 4 BR | $2,046/mo | $1,841 – $2,251/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Pottawattamie County, IA (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Pottawattamie County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Pottawattamie County
- Municipal Housing Agency of Council Bluffs
505 S 6th St, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501 · 7123221491
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Pottawattamie 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 | $39,900 |
| 2 people | $45,600 |
| 3 people | $51,300 |
| 4 people | $57,000 |
| 5 people | $61,600 |
| 6 people | $66,150 |
| 7 people | $70,700 |
| 8 people | $75,250 |
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 Pottawattamie 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.
GRACEVIEW COURTYARD PHASE II
1689 COLLEGE ROAD, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, 51503-484158 income-restricted units of 65 total9 studio, 56 1BRBuilt 20234% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053GRACEVIEW COURTYARD (IMMANUEL ELDERLY HOUSING II)
1681 COLLEGE ROAD, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, 51503-105756 income-restricted units28 1BR, 28 2BRBuilt 20204% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050BLUFFS TOWERS APARTMENTS
38 PEARL ST, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, 51503-080970 income-restricted units39 studio, 29 1BR, 1 2BR, 1 4BR+Built 20189% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048BEACON PLACE
2400 S 19TH ST, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, 5150140 income-restricted units3 1BR, 31 2BR, 6 3BRBuilt 20134% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043THE ROSE OF COUNCIL BLUFFS
2306 SHERWOOD DR, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, 5150376 income-restricted units71 1BR, 5 2BRBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041HARVESTER ARTIST LOFTS
1000 S MAIN ST, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, 5150336 income-restricted units2 studio, 10 1BR, 19 2BR, 5 3BRBuilt 20104% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2040HEARTLAND HOMES
1503 AVE J, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, 5150116 income-restricted units2 1BR, 8 2BR, 6 3BRBuilt 20084% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038NEW VISIONS CENTER
1435 N 15TH ST, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, 5150126 income-restricted units26 studioBuilt 20084% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038PRIME SQUARE APTS
822 S MAIN ST, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, 5150356 income-restricted units of 80 total50 1BR, 30 2BRBuilt 20084% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038SALISBURY COURT
1831 NASH BLVD, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, 5150118 income-restricted units10 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20064% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036CHAPEL RIDGE OF COUNCIL BLUFFS
4506 CHAPEL RIDGE LN, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, 51501112 income-restricted units of 160 total16 1BR, 88 2BR, 48 3BR, 8 4BR+Built 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034THORNBURY WAY
1951 NASH BLVD, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, 5150130 income-restricted units20 2BR, 6 3BR, 4 4BR+Built 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034BENNETT BUILDING
405 W BROADWAY, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, 5150330 income-restricted units15 1BR, 15 2BRBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031SHERWOOD PLACE
2331 SHERWOOD DR, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, 5150332 income-restricted units16 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031FEATHERSTONE APTS
901 N 35TH ST, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, 51501147 income-restricted units21 1BR, 65 2BR, 47 3BR, 14 4BR+Built 19999% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029PARKWILD II
649 PARKWILD DR, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, 5150348 income-restricted units5 1BR, 37 2BR, 6 3BRBuilt 19994% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029WESTERN TRAILS II APTS
3201 RENNER DR, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, 5150130 income-restricted units18 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 19994% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029OAKLAND APTS
405 S CHAUTAUQUA AVE, OAKLAND, IA, 5156012 income-restricted units8 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 19984% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028- 48 income-restricted unitsBuilt 1998Compliance through ~2028
WESTERN TRAILS APTS
3201 RENNER DR, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, 5150190 income-restricted units45 2BR, 45 3BRBuilt 19974% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027THE BLUFFS APTS
2065 NASH BLVD, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, 51501124 income-restricted units32 1BR, 80 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 19964% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026THE BLUFFS APTS PHASE II
2095 NASH BLVD, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, 5150178 income-restricted units16 1BR, 54 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 19964% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026DARA INVESTMENT
3213 12TH AVE, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, 5150116 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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