Cedar Rapids, IA Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Cedar Rapids ranges from $970 (ZIP 52401) to $1,220 (ZIP 52405), with a median of $1,050 across 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52401 | $670 | $740 | $970 | $1,350 | $1,620 |
| 52402 | $810 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,620 | $1,960 |
| 52403 | $710 | $780 | $1,020 | $1,410 | $1,700 |
| 52404 | $800 | $870 | $1,080 | $1,500 | $1,810 |
| 52405 | $850 | $930 | $1,220 | $1,690 | $2,040 |
| 52406 | $730 | $800 | $1,050 | $1,450 | $1,760 |
| 52408 | $730 | $800 | $1,050 | $1,450 | $1,760 |
| 52409 | $730 | $800 | $1,050 | $1,450 | $1,760 |
| 52410 | $730 | $800 | $1,050 | $1,450 | $1,760 |
| 52411 | $710 | $770 | $1,010 | $1,400 | $1,680 |
| 52498 | $730 | $800 | $1,050 | $1,450 | $1,760 |
Income limits: Linn County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom