FY2027 Small Area FMR · Walker, IA
ZIP 52352 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 52352 (Walker, IA) is $1,050 a month, up 14.1% from FY2026. That is 0% equal to the Cedar Rapids, IA area-wide FMR of $1,054.
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 52352 sits in the Cedar Rapids, IA area
Of the 36 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 52352 has the 14th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Cedar Rapids, 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 $1,054 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,050 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 52352 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Benton County, IA (same figures) and Buchanan 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 | $740 | $666 – $814 | $734 | $640 |
| 1 bedroom | $800 | $720 – $880 | $806 | $700 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,050 | $945 – $1,155 | $1,054 | $920 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,430 | $1,287 – $1,573 | $1,459 | $1,260 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,690 | $1,521 – $1,859 | $1,762 | $1,510 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,050 needs about $42,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $105,300 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $84,250. ZIP code 52352 lies mainly in Linn County, Buchanan County and Benton County. See the Cedar Rapids, 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 52352?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 52352 are $740 (studio), $800 (1 BR), $1,050 (2 BR), $1,430 (3 BR) and $1,690 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 52352?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 52352 that range is $945 to $1,155 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 52352?
The FY2026 income limits of the Cedar Rapids, IA area apply: median family income $105,300, low-income (80%) limit $84,250 for a family of four.