FY2027 Small Area FMR · Wiota, IA
ZIP 50274 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 50274 (Wiota, IA) is $1,290 a month, up 38.7% from FY2026. That is 39% above the Cass 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 50274 sits in the Cass County, IA area
Of the 13 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 50274 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Cass 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 $1,290 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $960 | $864 – $1,056 | $688 | $690 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,010 | $909 – $1,111 | $727 | $720 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,290 | $1,161 – $1,419 | $927 | $930 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,790 | $1,611 – $1,969 | $1,284 | $1,290 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,130 | $1,917 – $2,343 | $1,533 | $1,510 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,290 needs about $51,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $93,500 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $75,300. ZIP code 50274 lies mainly in Cass County. See the Cass 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 50274?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 50274 are $960 (studio), $1,010 (1 BR), $1,290 (2 BR), $1,790 (3 BR) and $2,130 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 50274?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 50274 that range is $1,161 to $1,419 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 50274?
The FY2026 income limits of the Cass County, IA area apply: median family income $93,500, low-income (80%) limit $75,300 for a family of four.