FY2027 Small Area FMR · Shambaugh, IA
ZIP 51651 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 51651 (Shambaugh, IA) is $1,180 a month, up 5.4% from FY2026. That is 27% above the Page 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 51651 sits in the Page County, IA area
Of the 15 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 51651 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Page 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 $1,180 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $880 | $792 – $968 | $688 | $830 |
| 1 bedroom | $900 | $810 – $990 | $709 | $850 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,180 | $1,062 – $1,298 | $927 | $1,120 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,510 | $1,359 – $1,661 | $1,184 | $1,400 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,600 | $1,440 – $1,760 | $1,255 | $1,490 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,180 needs about $47,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $84,300 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $75,300. ZIP code 51651 lies mainly in Page County. See the Page 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 51651?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 51651 are $880 (studio), $900 (1 BR), $1,180 (2 BR), $1,510 (3 BR) and $1,600 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 51651?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 51651 that range is $1,062 to $1,298 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 51651?
The FY2026 income limits of the Page County, IA area apply: median family income $84,300, low-income (80%) limit $75,300 for a family of four.