How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 50118?

For ZIP 50118 in Warren County, IA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,380 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,240 to $1,520 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 50118?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 50118, by bedroom size: studio $1,110, 1-bedroom $1,160, 2-bedroom $1,380, 3-bedroom $1,880, 4-bedroom $1,930. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 50118?

Vouchers for Warren County are administered by Warren County Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 50118 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 50118

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 50118 in Warren 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

$1,110

1 BR

$1,160

2 BR

$1,380

3 BR

$1,880

4 BR

$1,930

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%)

$1,240

FMR (100%)

$1,380

High (110%)

$1,520

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 50118 at $1,380 is $62 higher than the Warren County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,318. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number is what actually applies to an address here, so a voucher stretches further in this ZIP than the county average suggests.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 50118?

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 Warren County

Warren County Housing Authority
Indianola · PHA code IA120
175 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 50118 handles the application, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 50118?: For ZIP 50118 in Warren County, IA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,380 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,240 to $1,520 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 50118?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 50118, by bedroom size: studio $1,110, 1-bedroom $1,160, 2-bedroom $1,380, 3-bedroom $1,880, 4-bedroom $1,930. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 50118?: Vouchers for Warren County are administered by Warren County Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 50118 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Warren County overview All of Iowa

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 50118 maps to Warren County, IA · FIPS 19181. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.