Section 8 in Johnson County, IA
1,431 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Johnson County, 92% utilized. 2 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Johnson County (FY2026)
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90 to 110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $880 | $792 to $968 |
| 1-bedroom | $961 | $865 to $1,057 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,141 | $1,027 to $1,255 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,587 | $1,428 to $1,746 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,914 | $1,723 to $2,105 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Johnson County covers up to $1,141 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,027 to $1,255.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Johnson County?
Source-of-income protection status for Iowa is not yet in our database. Check with local legal aid or the state civil-rights office before assuming either way.
Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Johnson County in the Iowa City metro
Johnson County is one of the counties inside the Iowa City, IA core-based statistical area. The metro-level view aggregates voucher activity across every housing authority in the CBSA.
See Iowa City metro rent limits and PHA breakdown →Housing authorities serving Johnson County
Each PHA sets its own payment standard, runs its own waitlist, and does its own inspections. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP is the one both tenant and landlord will deal with.
Iowa City Housing Authority
Iowa City · PHA code IA022
1,431 Section 8 unitsLone Tree Housing Commission
Lone Tree · PHA code IA006
20 units total
Find Section 8 apartments in Johnson County
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Other Iowa counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 153,360 · FIPS 19103.