Section 8 in Union County, IA
1,132 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Union County, 82% utilized. 2 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Union 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) | $634 | $571 to $697 |
| 1-bedroom | $700 | $630 to $770 |
| 2-bedroom | $919 | $827 to $1,011 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,212 | $1,091 to $1,333 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,217 | $1,095 to $1,339 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Union County covers up to $919 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $827 to $1,011.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Union 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.
Housing authorities serving Union 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.
Southern Iowa Regional Housing Authority
Creston · PHA code IA117
1,132 Section 8 unitsAfton Housing Commission
Afton · PHA code IA003
30 units total
Find Section 8 apartments in Union County
VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. Landlords: listings here reach applicants whose voucher already covers the rent above.
Other Iowa counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 12,107 · FIPS 19175.