FY2027 Small Area FMR · Sperry, IA
ZIP 52650 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 52650 (Sperry, IA) is $1,490 a month, up 8.0% from FY2026. That is 35% above 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 52650 sits in the Des Moines County, IA area
Of the 12 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 52650 has the 1st 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 $1,490 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,040 | $936 – $1,144 | $769 | $950 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,140 | $1,026 – $1,254 | $844 | $1,050 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,490 | $1,341 – $1,639 | $1,104 | $1,380 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,950 | $1,755 – $2,145 | $1,444 | $1,780 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,070 | $1,863 – $2,277 | $1,533 | $1,850 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,490 needs about $59,600 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 52650 lies mainly in 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 52650?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 52650 are $1,040 (studio), $1,140 (1 BR), $1,490 (2 BR), $1,950 (3 BR) and $2,070 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 52650?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 52650 that range is $1,341 to $1,639 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 52650?
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.