How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Dubuque?

In the Dubuque, IA metro, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,077 per month. A housing authority usually sets its Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $969 to $1,185 in gross rent before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Fair Market Rents in Dubuque?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Dubuque, IA metro, by bedroom size: studio $774, 1-bedroom $841, 2-bedroom $1,077, 3-bedroom $1,450, 4-bedroom $1,807. Section 8 payment standards are based on these figures.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Dubuque?

Section 8 in Dubuque is administered by City of Dubuque, Eastern Iowa Regional Housing Authority. Apply through the authority whose jurisdiction covers the address, as each runs its own waitlist. Once you have a voucher, search voucher-friendly units and apply on VoucherMatch.

Section 8 in Dubuque, IA, IA: Rent Limits and Housing Authorities

Dubuque, IA metro area. FY2026 Fair Market Rents, active voucher counts, the housing authorities that run the program here, and whether landlords can legally refuse a voucher. Every figure comes straight from HUD data.

2-bedroom FMR (FY2026)

$1,077

HUD

Active vouchers

2,203

72% utilized

Housing authorities

serving this metro

Voucher protection

Unknown

Fair Market Rent by bedroom count

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)	$774	$697 to $851
1-bedroom	$841	$757 to $925
2-bedroom	$1,077	$969 to $1,185
3-bedroom	$1,450	$1,305 to $1,595
4-bedroom	$1,807	$1,626 to $1,988

Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Dubuque covers up to $1,077 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $969 to $1,185.

Voucher demand in this metro

Active vouchers

2,203

Occupied

1,594

Utilization

72%

Aggregated from HUD Public Housing Authority data (FY2026). High utilization means most vouchers issued here are already placed in a unit, so landlords who accept vouchers fill vacancies from a deep, reliable applicant pool.

Housing authorities serving Dubuque

2 PHAs administer vouchers in this metro. Apply with (or contact) the PHA that covers the specific address.

City of Dubuque
Dubuque , IA · IA087 · 1,125 HCV units
Status unknown
5635894230
Eastern Iowa Regional Housing Authority
Dubuque , IA · IA126 · 1,078 HCV units
Status unknown
5635564166

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Dubuque, IA?

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.

Counties in the Dubuque metro

County pages show the local voucher count, the housing authorities that serve it, and ZIP-level rent limits where HUD publishes them.

Dubuque County

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Dubuque?: In the Dubuque, IA metro, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,077 per month. A housing authority usually sets its Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $969 to $1,185 in gross rent before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Fair Market Rents in Dubuque?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Dubuque, IA metro, by bedroom size: studio $774, 1-bedroom $841, 2-bedroom $1,077, 3-bedroom $1,450, 4-bedroom $1,807. Section 8 payment standards are based on these figures.
How do I apply for Section 8 in Dubuque?: Section 8 in Dubuque is administered by City of Dubuque, Eastern Iowa Regional Housing Authority. Apply through the authority whose jurisdiction covers the address, as each runs its own waitlist. Once you have a voucher, search voucher-friendly units and apply on VoucherMatch.

Find Section 8 apartments in Dubuque

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.

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Rent limits from HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rent data. Investor running the numbers? The RentalCalcs voucher analyzer uses this same dataset.