FY2027 Small Area FMR · Remsen, IA
ZIP 51050 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 51050 (Remsen, IA) is $1,110 a month, up 2.8% from FY2026. That is 20% above the Cherokee 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.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 51050 sits in the Cherokee County, IA area
Of the 18 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 51050 has the 3rd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Cherokee 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 $1,110 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 51050 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Plymouth County, IA (same figures) and 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 | $820 | $738 – $902 | $688 | $850 |
| 1 bedroom | $850 | $765 – $935 | $767 | $850 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,110 | $999 – $1,221 | $927 | $1,080 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,430 | $1,287 – $1,573 | $1,203 | $1,420 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,510 | $1,359 – $1,661 | $1,288 | $1,500 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,110 needs about $44,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $104,600 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $83,700. ZIP code 51050 lies mainly in Plymouth County and Sioux County. See the Cherokee 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 51050?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 51050 are $820 (studio), $850 (1 BR), $1,110 (2 BR), $1,430 (3 BR) and $1,510 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 51050?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 51050 that range is $999 to $1,221 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 51050?
The FY2026 income limits of the Cherokee County, IA area apply: median family income $104,600, low-income (80%) limit $83,700 for a family of four.