How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 51653?

For ZIP 51653 in Fremont County, IA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,170 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,055 to $1,285 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 51653?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 51653, by bedroom size: studio $890, 1-bedroom $930, 2-bedroom $1,170, 3-bedroom $1,590, 4-bedroom $1,750. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 51653?

Vouchers for Fremont County are administered by Tabor Low Rent Housing Agency, Low Rent Housing Agency of Sidney, Low Rent Housing Agency of Farragut. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 51653 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 51653

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 51653 in Fremont 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

$890

1 BR

$930

2 BR

$1,170

3 BR

$1,590

4 BR

$1,750

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%)

$1,055

FMR (100%)

$1,170

High (110%)

$1,285

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 51653 at $1,170 is $251 higher than the Fremont 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 51653?

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 Fremont County

Tabor Low Rent Housing Agency
Tabor · PHA code IA012
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Low Rent Housing Agency of Sidney
Sidney · PHA code IA008
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Low Rent Housing Agency of Farragut
Farragut · PHA code IA010
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Low Rent Housing Agency of Hamburg
Hamburg · PHA code IA007
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 51653 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 51653?: For ZIP 51653 in Fremont County, IA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,170 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,055 to $1,285 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 51653?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 51653, by bedroom size: studio $890, 1-bedroom $930, 2-bedroom $1,170, 3-bedroom $1,590, 4-bedroom $1,750. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 51653?: Vouchers for Fremont County are administered by Tabor Low Rent Housing Agency, Low Rent Housing Agency of Sidney, Low Rent Housing Agency of Farragut. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 51653 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Fremont County overview All of Iowa

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 51653 maps to Fremont County, IA · FIPS 19071. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.