How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 50309?

For ZIP 50309 in Polk County, IA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,370 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,235 to $1,505 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 50309?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 50309, by bedroom size: studio $1,110, 1-bedroom $1,150, 2-bedroom $1,370, 3-bedroom $1,860, 4-bedroom $1,910. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 50309?

Vouchers for Polk County are administered by Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency, Central Iowa Regional Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 50309 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 50309

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 50309 in Polk 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

$1,150

2 BR

$1,370

3 BR

$1,860

4 BR

$1,910

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%)

$1,235

FMR (100%)

$1,370

High (110%)

$1,505

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 50309 at $1,370 is $52 higher than the Polk 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 50309?

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 Polk County

Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency
Des Moines · PHA code IA020
3,702 Section 8 units
Central Iowa Regional Housing Authority
Grimes · PHA code IA131
1,037 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 50309 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 50309?: For ZIP 50309 in Polk County, IA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,370 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,235 to $1,505 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 50309?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 50309, by bedroom size: studio $1,110, 1-bedroom $1,150, 2-bedroom $1,370, 3-bedroom $1,860, 4-bedroom $1,910. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 50309?: Vouchers for Polk County are administered by Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency, Central Iowa Regional Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 50309 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 50309

VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. Landlords: listings here reach applicants whose voucher already covers the rent above.

Browse voucher-friendly listings List your unit free

Polk County overview All of Iowa

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 50309 maps to Polk County, IA · FIPS 19153. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.