FY2027 Small Area FMR · Bussey, IA
ZIP 50044 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 50044 (Bussey, IA) is $930 a month, up 1.1% from FY2026. That is 2% below the Mahaska County, IA area-wide FMR of $946.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 50044 sits in the Mahaska County, IA area
Of the 19 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 50044 has the 12th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Mahaska County, IA is not on HUD's list of mandatory Small Area FMR areas, so voucher payment standards here are normally based on the area-wide FMR of $946 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $930 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 50044 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Marion County, IA (same figures) and Monroe County, IA (same figures). The figure that applies depends on which side of the line the home is.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $650 | $585 – $715 | $718 | $650 |
| 1 bedroom | $740 | $666 – $814 | $723 | $720 |
| 2 bedrooms | $930 | $837 – $1,023 | $946 | $920 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,120 | $1,008 – $1,232 | $1,157 | $1,110 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,250 | $1,125 – $1,375 | $1,243 | $1,230 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $930 needs about $37,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $93,300 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $75,300. ZIP code 50044 lies mainly in Marion County, Mahaska County and Monroe County. See the Mahaska County, IA county page for the full income limits table and the household check.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 50044?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 50044 are $650 (studio), $740 (1 BR), $930 (2 BR), $1,120 (3 BR) and $1,250 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 50044?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 50044 that range is $837 to $1,023 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 50044?
The FY2026 income limits of the Mahaska County, IA area apply: median family income $93,300, low-income (80%) limit $75,300 for a family of four.