FY2027 Small Area FMR · Carpenter, IA
ZIP 50426 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 50426 (Carpenter, IA) is $940 a month, down 9.6% from FY2026. That is 1% above the Mitchell 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 50426 sits in the Mitchell County, IA area
Of the 14 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 50426 has the 8th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Mitchell 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 $940 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 50426 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Worth 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 | $700 | $630 – $770 | $688 | $770 |
| 1 bedroom | $810 | $729 – $891 | $801 | $870 |
| 2 bedrooms | $940 | $846 – $1,034 | $927 | $1,040 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,210 | $1,089 – $1,331 | $1,190 | $1,310 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,260 | $1,134 – $1,386 | $1,218 | $1,400 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $940 needs about $37,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $96,800 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $77,450. ZIP code 50426 lies mainly in Mitchell County. See the Mitchell 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 50426?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 50426 are $700 (studio), $810 (1 BR), $940 (2 BR), $1,210 (3 BR) and $1,260 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 50426?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 50426 that range is $846 to $1,034 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 50426?
The FY2026 income limits of the Mitchell County, IA area apply: median family income $96,800, low-income (80%) limit $77,450 for a family of four.