How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 51544?

For ZIP 51544 in Cass County, IA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $960 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $865 to $1,055 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 51544?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 51544, by bedroom size: studio $730, 1-bedroom $800, 2-bedroom $960, 3-bedroom $1,320, 4-bedroom $1,540. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 51544

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 51544 in Cass 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

$730

1 BR

$800

2 BR

$960

3 BR

$1,320

4 BR

$1,540

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%)

$865

FMR (100%)

$960

High (110%)

$1,055

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 51544 at $960 is $41 higher than the Cass County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $919. 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 51544?

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 51544?: For ZIP 51544 in Cass County, IA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $960 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $865 to $1,055 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 51544?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 51544, by bedroom size: studio $730, 1-bedroom $800, 2-bedroom $960, 3-bedroom $1,320, 4-bedroom $1,540. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 51544

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Cass County overview All of Iowa

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 51544 maps to Cass County, IA · FIPS 19029. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.