FY2027 Small Area FMR · Alton, IA
ZIP 51003 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 51003 (Alton, IA) is $930 a month, up 1.1% from FY2026. That is 9% below the Plymouth County, IA area-wide FMR of $1,018.
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 51003 sits in the Plymouth County, IA area
Of the 20 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 51003 has the 19th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Plymouth 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 $1,018 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $930 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 51003 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Sioux 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 | $756 | $700 |
| 1 bedroom | $710 | $639 – $781 | $778 | $700 |
| 2 bedrooms | $930 | $837 – $1,023 | $1,018 | $920 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,190 | $1,071 – $1,309 | $1,315 | $1,180 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,260 | $1,134 – $1,386 | $1,385 | $1,280 |
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 $103,300 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $82,650. ZIP code 51003 lies mainly in Sioux County. See the Plymouth 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 51003?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 51003 are $700 (studio), $710 (1 BR), $930 (2 BR), $1,190 (3 BR) and $1,260 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 51003?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 51003 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 51003?
The FY2026 income limits of the Plymouth County, IA area apply: median family income $103,300, low-income (80%) limit $82,650 for a family of four.