FY2027 Small Area FMR · Fort Madison, IA
ZIP 52627 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 52627 (Fort Madison, IA) is $980 a month, down 3.0% from FY2026. That is 0% equal to the Lee County, IA area-wide FMR of $976.
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 52627 sits in the Lee County, IA area
Of the 14 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 52627 has the 4th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Lee 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 $976 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $980 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $680 | $612 – $748 | $680 | $700 |
| 1 bedroom | $750 | $675 – $825 | $746 | $770 |
| 2 bedrooms | $980 | $882 – $1,078 | $976 | $1,010 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,300 | $1,170 – $1,430 | $1,295 | $1,330 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,450 | $1,305 – $1,595 | $1,448 | $1,400 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $980 needs about $39,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $84,700 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $75,300. ZIP code 52627 lies mainly in Lee County. See the Lee 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 52627?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 52627 are $680 (studio), $750 (1 BR), $980 (2 BR), $1,300 (3 BR) and $1,450 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 52627?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 52627 that range is $882 to $1,078 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 52627?
The FY2026 income limits of the Lee County, IA area apply: median family income $84,700, low-income (80%) limit $75,300 for a family of four.