How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 50160?

For ZIP 50160 in Warren County, IA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $990 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $890 to $1,090 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 50160?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 50160, by bedroom size: studio $800, 1-bedroom $830, 2-bedroom $990, 3-bedroom $1,350, 4-bedroom $1,380. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 50160?

Vouchers for Warren County are administered by Warren County Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 50160 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 50160

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 50160 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

$800

1 BR

$830

2 BR

$990

3 BR

$1,350

4 BR

$1,380

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%)

$890

FMR (100%)

$990

High (110%)

$1,090

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 50160 at $990 is $328 lower than the Warren 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 50160?

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 50160 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 50160?: For ZIP 50160 in Warren County, IA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $990 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $890 to $1,090 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 50160?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 50160, by bedroom size: studio $800, 1-bedroom $830, 2-bedroom $990, 3-bedroom $1,350, 4-bedroom $1,380. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 50160?: Vouchers for Warren County are administered by Warren County Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 50160 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 50160 maps to Warren County, IA · FIPS 19181. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.