FY2027 Small Area FMR · New London, IA
ZIP 52645 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 52645 (New London, IA) is $980 a month, up 1.0% from FY2026. That is 11% below the Des Moines County, IA area-wide FMR of $1,104.
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 52645 sits in the Des Moines County, IA area
Of the 12 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 52645 has the 8th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Des Moines 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 $1,104 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $980 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 52645 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Henry 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 | $680 | $612 – $748 | $769 | $670 |
| 1 bedroom | $750 | $675 – $825 | $844 | $740 |
| 2 bedrooms | $980 | $882 – $1,078 | $1,104 | $970 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,290 | $1,161 – $1,419 | $1,444 | $1,260 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,300 | $1,170 – $1,430 | $1,533 | $1,370 |
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 52645 lies mainly in Henry County and Des Moines County. See the Des Moines 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 52645?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 52645 are $680 (studio), $750 (1 BR), $980 (2 BR), $1,290 (3 BR) and $1,300 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 52645?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 52645 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 52645?
The FY2026 income limits of the Des Moines County, IA area apply: median family income $84,700, low-income (80%) limit $75,300 for a family of four.