How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 51558?

For ZIP 51558 in Monona 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 51558?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 51558, by bedroom size: studio $730, 1-bedroom $800, 2-bedroom $960, 3-bedroom $1,270, 4-bedroom $1,570. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 51558?

Vouchers for Monona County are administered by Low Rent Housing Agency of Onawa. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 51558 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 51558

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 51558 in Monona 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

$1,270

4 BR

$1,570

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 51558 at $960 is $41 higher than the Monona 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 51558?

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 Monona County

Low Rent Housing Agency of Onawa
Onawa · PHA code IA014
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 51558 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 51558?: For ZIP 51558 in Monona 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 51558?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 51558, by bedroom size: studio $730, 1-bedroom $800, 2-bedroom $960, 3-bedroom $1,270, 4-bedroom $1,570. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 51558?: Vouchers for Monona County are administered by Low Rent Housing Agency of Onawa. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 51558 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Monona County overview All of Iowa

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 51558 maps to Monona County, IA · FIPS 19133. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.