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Section 8 rent in Washington County, IA

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Washington County, IA HUD Metro FMR Area, covering 13 ZIP codes.

$925Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$1,018Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
13ZIP Codes

Fair market rent by bedroom count

Base SAFMR across all ZIP codes in this market. Housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates.

BedroomsLowest ZIPAverageHighest ZIPAvg 110% Standard
Studio$600$685$800$754
1 Bedroom$670$730$830$803
2 Bedrooms$880$925$1,070$1,018
3 Bedrooms$1,080$1,197$1,380$1,317
4 Bedrooms$1,160$1,329$1,660$1,462

Small multifamily Section 8 income

Estimated gross monthly and annual rent for 2-to-4 unit properties, assuming every unit is rented to Section 8 at this market's average fair market rent. Small multifamily is a favorite for long-term buy-and-hold investors stacking stable voucher income across multiple doors.

Property TypeUnit MixGross Monthly RentGross Annual Rent
Duplex2 × 2BR$1,850$22,200
Triplex3 × 2BR$2,775$33,300
Fourplex4 × 2BR$3,700$44,400
Fourplex4 × 3BR$4,788$57,456

Gross scheduled rent before vacancy, maintenance and management. Run any Iowa multifamily listing through RealG to model it against real operating costs, or try the rental property calculator.

Highest-paying ZIP codes

Top 13 of 13 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
52327 $830 $1,070 $1,380 $1,660
52247 $820 $980 $1,380 $1,660
52356 $820 $980 $1,380 $1,660
52353 $730 $950 $1,190 $1,260
52621 $720 $940 $1,170 $1,250
52641 $700 $920 $1,250 $1,420
52359 $730 $910 $1,150 $1,210
52201 $670 $880 $1,100 $1,170
52248 $730 $880 $1,110 $1,160
52540 $670 $880 $1,080 $1,170
52585 $730 $880 $1,110 $1,170
52654 $670 $880 $1,180 $1,330
52738 $670 $880 $1,080 $1,160

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Washington County, IA?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Washington County, IA HUD Metro FMR Area is $925 per month, ranging from $880 to $1,070 depending on ZIP code. Local housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates, so the average 2-bedroom payment standard can reach $1,018.
What is a Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR)?
SAFMRs are fair market rents that HUD publishes at the ZIP code level instead of one rate for a whole metro area. They reflect what modest rental housing actually costs in each ZIP, which means higher payment standards in more expensive neighborhoods. Housing choice voucher payments in this market are based on these rates.
Why do rents vary so much between ZIP codes here?
In Washington County, IA, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $880 to $1,070 per month. HUD sets each ZIP's rate from local rent data, so neighborhoods with stronger rental markets get higher voucher payment standards. For investors, the spread matters: the same house price can produce very different Section 8 rents a few ZIP codes apart.
How do I find Section 8 investment properties in Iowa?
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