How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 50252?

For ZIP 50252 in Marion County, IA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,060 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $955 to $1,165 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 50252?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 50252, by bedroom size: studio $800, 1-bedroom $870, 2-bedroom $1,060, 3-bedroom $1,370, 4-bedroom $1,450. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 50252?

Vouchers for Marion County are administered by Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 50252 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 50252

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 50252 in Marion 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

$870

2 BR

$1,060

3 BR

$1,370

4 BR

$1,450

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%)

$955

FMR (100%)

$1,060

High (110%)

$1,165

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 50252 at $1,060 is $44 higher than the Marion County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,016. 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 50252?

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 Marion County

Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville
Knoxville · PHA code IA119
263 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 50252 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 50252?: For ZIP 50252 in Marion County, IA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,060 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $955 to $1,165 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 50252?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 50252, by bedroom size: studio $800, 1-bedroom $870, 2-bedroom $1,060, 3-bedroom $1,370, 4-bedroom $1,450. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 50252?: Vouchers for Marion County are administered by Low Rent Housing Agency of Knoxville. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 50252 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Marion County overview All of Iowa

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 50252 maps to Marion County, IA · FIPS 19125. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.