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 | 616 | 705 | 927 | 1246 | 1379 |
| Dallas-metro | 830 | 929 | 1124 | 1544 | 1567 |
| Dallas-non metro | 791 | 889 | 1074 | 1473 | 1499 |
| Jasper | 647 | 667 | 877 | 1158 | 1238 |
| Madison | 751 | 844 | 1020 | 1399 | 1424 |
| Marion | 571 | 698 | 854 | 1039 | 1147 |
| Story-metro | 848 | 914 | 1040 | 1478 | 1771 |
| Story-non metro | 800 | 862 | 981 | 1394 | 1671 |
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: May 1, 2023