FY2027 Small Area FMR · West Branch, IA
ZIP 52358 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 52358 (West Branch, IA) is $1,160 a month, up 5.5% from FY2026. That is 2% below 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 52358 sits in the Iowa City, IA area
Of the 27 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 52358 has the 13th 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 $1,160 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 52358 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Cedar 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 | $860 | $774 – $946 | $942 | $820 |
| 1 bedroom | $890 | $801 – $979 | $1,002 | $850 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,160 | $1,044 – $1,276 | $1,180 | $1,100 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,520 | $1,368 – $1,672 | $1,634 | $1,440 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,730 | $1,557 – $1,903 | $1,972 | $1,680 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,160 needs about $46,400 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 52358 lies mainly in Cedar County and 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 52358?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 52358 are $860 (studio), $890 (1 BR), $1,160 (2 BR), $1,520 (3 BR) and $1,730 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 52358?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 52358 that range is $1,044 to $1,276 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 52358?
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.