FY2027 Small Area FMR · Ionia, IA
ZIP 50645 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 50645 (Ionia, IA) is $1,010 a month, up 9.8% from FY2026. That is 1% below the Bremer County, IA area-wide FMR of $1,023.
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 50645 sits in the Bremer County, IA area
Of the 15 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 50645 has the 7th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Bremer 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 $1,023 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,010 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 50645 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Chickasaw County, IA (same figures) and Floyd 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 | $750 | $675 – $825 | $712 | $680 |
| 1 bedroom | $850 | $765 – $935 | $782 | $770 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,010 | $909 – $1,111 | $1,023 | $920 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,360 | $1,224 – $1,496 | $1,343 | $1,270 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,380 | $1,242 – $1,518 | $1,349 | $1,280 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,010 needs about $40,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $108,300 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $86,650. ZIP code 50645 lies mainly in Chickasaw County, Bremer County and Floyd County. See the Bremer 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 50645?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 50645 are $750 (studio), $850 (1 BR), $1,010 (2 BR), $1,360 (3 BR) and $1,380 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 50645?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 50645 that range is $909 to $1,111 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 50645?
The FY2026 income limits of the Bremer County, IA area apply: median family income $108,300, low-income (80%) limit $86,650 for a family of four.