How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 50263?

For ZIP 50263 in Dallas County, IA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,490 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,340 to $1,640 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 50263?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 50263, by bedroom size: studio $1,200, 1-bedroom $1,250, 2-bedroom $1,490, 3-bedroom $2,030, 4-bedroom $2,080. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 50263

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 50263 in Dallas 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

$1,200

1 BR

$1,250

2 BR

$1,490

3 BR

$2,030

4 BR

$2,080

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%)

$1,340

FMR (100%)

$1,490

High (110%)

$1,640

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 50263 at $1,490 is $172 higher than the Dallas 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 50263?

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 50263?: For ZIP 50263 in Dallas County, IA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,490 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,340 to $1,640 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 50263?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 50263, by bedroom size: studio $1,200, 1-bedroom $1,250, 2-bedroom $1,490, 3-bedroom $2,030, 4-bedroom $2,080. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 50263

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Dallas County overview All of Iowa

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 50263 maps to Dallas County, IA · FIPS 19049. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.