Ames, IA Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Ames ranges from $1,060 (ZIP 50011) to $1,210 (ZIP 50014), with a median of $1,180 across 5 ZIP codes. HUD sets these per ZIP code (Small Area Fair Market Rents), so they differ across the city.
These are HUD's figures, effective 2026-10-01. A housing authority sets its own payment standard, normally between 90% and 110% of them (higher with HUD approval or as a disability accommodation). The voucher then pays the lower of that standard or the gross rent, minus your total tenant payment (generally 30% of adjusted monthly income).
| ZIP | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50010 | $910 | $960 | $1,080 | $1,500 | $1,800 |
| 50011 | $890 | $940 | $1,060 | $1,470 | $1,770 |
| 50012 | $990 | $1,040 | $1,180 | $1,640 | $1,960 |
| 50013 | $1,000 | $1,060 | $1,200 | $1,670 | $1,990 |
| 50014 | $1,010 | $1,070 | $1,210 | $1,680 | $2,010 |
Income limits: Story County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom