How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 50048?

For ZIP 50048 in Guthrie County, IA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,050 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $945 to $1,155 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 50048?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 50048, by bedroom size: studio $830, 1-bedroom $870, 2-bedroom $1,050, 3-bedroom $1,410, 4-bedroom $1,460. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 50048

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 50048 in Guthrie County, Iowa: the exact per-bedroom rents HUD publishes for this ZIP, the estimated payment-standard range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in Iowa.

Studio

$830

1 BR

$870

2 BR

$1,050

3 BR

$1,410

4 BR

$1,460

Estimated payment standard range (2 BR)

Local PHAs set payment standards between 90% and 110% of FMR. Exact figures vary by PHA. The numbers below are the modeled range.

Low (90%)

$945

FMR (100%)

$1,050

High (110%)

$1,155

Gross rent before the tenant utility allowance. The PHA's published payment standard is the number that actually applies; verify with the PHA before signing a lease or HAP contract.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 50048 at $1,050 is $268 lower than the Guthrie County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,318. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number applies, so the county-wide figure overstates what a voucher covers in this ZIP.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 50048?

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.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 50048?: For ZIP 50048 in Guthrie County, IA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,050 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $945 to $1,155 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 50048?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 50048, by bedroom size: studio $830, 1-bedroom $870, 2-bedroom $1,050, 3-bedroom $1,410, 4-bedroom $1,460. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 50048

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Guthrie County overview All of Iowa

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 50048 maps to Guthrie County, IA · FIPS 19077. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.