FY2027 Small Area FMR · Storm Lake, IA
ZIP 50588 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 50588 (Storm Lake, IA) is $1,030 a month, up 2.0% from FY2026. That is 0% equal to the Buena Vista County, IA area-wide FMR of $1,031.
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 50588 sits in the Buena Vista County, IA area
Of the 17 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 50588 has the 10th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Buena Vista 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 $1,031 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,030 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 50588 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Sac 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 | $780 | $702 – $858 | $781 | $770 |
| 1 bedroom | $790 | $711 – $869 | $788 | $770 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,030 | $927 – $1,133 | $1,031 | $1,010 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,280 | $1,152 – $1,408 | $1,284 | $1,240 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,350 | $1,215 – $1,485 | $1,355 | $1,340 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,030 needs about $41,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $96,900 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $77,500. ZIP code 50588 lies mainly in Buena Vista County and Sac County. See the Buena Vista 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 50588?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 50588 are $780 (studio), $790 (1 BR), $1,030 (2 BR), $1,280 (3 BR) and $1,350 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 50588?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 50588 that range is $927 to $1,133 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 50588?
The FY2026 income limits of the Buena Vista County, IA area apply: median family income $96,900, low-income (80%) limit $77,500 for a family of four.