FY2027 Small Area FMR · Cooper, IA
ZIP 50059 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 50059 (Cooper, IA) is $930 a month, up 1.1% from FY2026. That is 0% equal to the Greene County, IA area-wide FMR of $927.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
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Where 50059 sits in the Greene County, IA area
Of the 18 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 50059 has the 10th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Greene 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 $927 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $930 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $690 | $621 – $759 | $688 | $680 |
| 1 bedroom | $710 | $639 – $781 | $709 | $700 |
| 2 bedrooms | $930 | $837 – $1,023 | $927 | $920 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,220 | $1,098 – $1,342 | $1,212 | $1,280 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,450 | $1,305 – $1,595 | $1,448 | $1,490 |
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 $91,200 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $75,300. ZIP code 50059 lies mainly in Greene County. See the Greene 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 50059?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 50059 are $690 (studio), $710 (1 BR), $930 (2 BR), $1,220 (3 BR) and $1,450 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 50059?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 50059 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 50059?
The FY2026 income limits of the Greene County, IA area apply: median family income $91,200, low-income (80%) limit $75,300 for a family of four.