How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 50149?

For ZIP 50149 in Madison County, IA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,000 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $900 to $1,100 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 50149?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 50149, by bedroom size: studio $720, 1-bedroom $780, 2-bedroom $1,000, 3-bedroom $1,330, 4-bedroom $1,340. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 50149?

Vouchers for Madison County are administered by Low Rent Housing Agency of Winterset. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 50149 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 50149

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 50149 in Madison 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

$720

1 BR

$780

2 BR

$1,000

3 BR

$1,330

4 BR

$1,340

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%)

$900

FMR (100%)

$1,000

High (110%)

$1,100

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 50149 at $1,000 is $318 lower than the Madison 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 50149?

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 Madison County

Low Rent Housing Agency of Winterset
Winterset · PHA code IA017
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 50149 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 50149?: For ZIP 50149 in Madison County, IA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,000 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $900 to $1,100 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 50149?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 50149, by bedroom size: studio $720, 1-bedroom $780, 2-bedroom $1,000, 3-bedroom $1,330, 4-bedroom $1,340. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 50149?: Vouchers for Madison County are administered by Low Rent Housing Agency of Winterset. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 50149 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Madison County overview All of Iowa

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 50149 maps to Madison County, IA · FIPS 19121. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.