FY2027 Small Area FMR · Guernsey, IA
ZIP 52221 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 52221 (Guernsey, IA) is $1,210 a month, up 30.1% from FY2026. That is 31% above the Iowa 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 52221 sits in the Iowa County, IA area
Of the 22 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 52221 has the 2nd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Iowa 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 $1,210 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 52221 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Poweshiek 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 | $870 | $783 – $957 | $688 | $690 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,020 | $918 – $1,122 | $770 | $760 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,210 | $1,089 – $1,331 | $927 | $930 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,670 | $1,503 – $1,837 | $1,284 | $1,280 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,710 | $1,539 – $1,881 | $1,549 | $1,410 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,210 needs about $48,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $101,700 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $81,350. ZIP code 52221 lies mainly in Poweshiek County and Iowa County. See the Iowa 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 52221?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 52221 are $870 (studio), $1,020 (1 BR), $1,210 (2 BR), $1,670 (3 BR) and $1,710 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 52221?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 52221 that range is $1,089 to $1,331 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 52221?
The FY2026 income limits of the Iowa County, IA area apply: median family income $101,700, low-income (80%) limit $81,350 for a family of four.