Council Bluffs, IA Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Council Bluffs ranges from $1,230 (ZIP 51503) to $1,310 (ZIP 51501), with a median of $1,270 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51501 | $1,050 | $1,100 | $1,310 | $1,740 | $1,970 |
| 51503 | $990 | $1,030 | $1,230 | $1,630 | $1,850 |
Income limits: Pottawattamie County
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