These figures are based on several criteria regarding the rental property.
- The unit must be comparable to other units that rent for the particular amount in the area of the unit.
- The asking rental price plus the utility allowance must be below the payment standard for bedroom size of the unit and county in which the unit is located; otherwise the resident will pay the difference between the payment standard and contract rent, up to 40% of the family’s adjusted gross income. If the difference is greater than 40% of the family’s adjusted gross income the unit will not be approved.
- The unit must meet housing quality standards.
REMEMBER: These figures are not maximum rents for a particular unit. The unit must meet specific standards before the rent amount can be approved.
| COUNTY | 0 BR | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone | 675 | 753 | 990 | 1394 | 1482 |
| Dallas-metro | 916 | 988 | 1188 | 1624 | 1629 |
| Dallas-non metro | 916 | 988 | 1188 | 1624 | 1629 |
| Jasper | 717 | 721 | 948 | 1317 | 1358 |
| Madison | 839 | 854 | 1020 | 1399 | 1424 |
| Marion | 701 | 810 | 1035 | 1251 | 1378 |
| Story-metro | 931 | 1009 | 1136 | 1601 | 1928 |
| Story-non metro | 931 | 1009 | 1136 | 1601 | 1928 |
Dallas-metro: West Des Moines and Waukee
Dallas-non metro: All other towns in Dallas County
Story metro: Ames
Story non-metro: All other towns in Story County
Effective: February 1, 2024