FY2027 Small Area FMR · North Liberty, IA
ZIP 52317 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 52317 (North Liberty, IA) is $1,310 a month, up 1.6% from FY2026. That is 11% above the Iowa City, IA area-wide FMR of $1,180.
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 52317 sits in the Iowa City, IA area
Of the 27 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 52317 has the 4th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Iowa City, 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 $1,180 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,310 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,050 | $945 – $1,155 | $942 | $1,000 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,110 | $999 – $1,221 | $1,002 | $1,090 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,310 | $1,179 – $1,441 | $1,180 | $1,290 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,810 | $1,629 – $1,991 | $1,634 | $1,790 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,190 | $1,971 – $2,409 | $1,972 | $2,160 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,310 needs about $52,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $121,400 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $97,100. ZIP code 52317 lies mainly in Johnson County. See the Iowa City, 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 52317?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 52317 are $1,050 (studio), $1,110 (1 BR), $1,310 (2 BR), $1,810 (3 BR) and $2,190 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 52317?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 52317 that range is $1,179 to $1,441 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 52317?
The FY2026 income limits of the Iowa City, IA area apply: median family income $121,400, low-income (80%) limit $97,100 for a family of four.