FY2027 Small Area FMR · Fort Atkinson, IA
ZIP 52144 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 52144 (Fort Atkinson, IA) is $1,280 a month, down 3.0% from FY2026. That is 38% above the Chickasaw 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 52144 sits in the Chickasaw County, IA area
Of the 13 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 52144 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Chickasaw 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 $1,280 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 52144 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Fayette County, IA (same figures) and Winneshiek 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 | $950 | $855 – $1,045 | $688 | $980 |
| 1 bedroom | $980 | $882 – $1,078 | $795 | $1,010 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,280 | $1,152 – $1,408 | $927 | $1,320 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,680 | $1,512 – $1,848 | $1,262 | $1,740 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,680 | $1,512 – $1,848 | $1,266 | $1,750 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,280 needs about $51,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $97,700 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $78,150. ZIP code 52144 lies mainly in Winneshiek County and Fayette County. See the Chickasaw 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 52144?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 52144 are $950 (studio), $980 (1 BR), $1,280 (2 BR), $1,680 (3 BR) and $1,680 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 52144?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 52144 that range is $1,152 to $1,408 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 52144?
The FY2026 income limits of the Chickasaw County, IA area apply: median family income $97,700, low-income (80%) limit $78,150 for a family of four.