Iowa

Des Moines, IA Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code

For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Des Moines ranges from $1,160 (ZIP 50314) to $1,430 (ZIP 50309), with a median of $1,340 across 24 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).

Des Moines HUD rent limits by ZIP code (monthly, 2026–27)
ZIPStudio1 BR2 BR3 BR4 BR
50301$1,090$1,130$1,340$1,830$1,870
50302$1,090$1,130$1,340$1,830$1,870
50303$1,090$1,130$1,340$1,830$1,870
50304$1,090$1,130$1,340$1,830$1,870
50305$1,090$1,130$1,340$1,830$1,870
50309$1,160$1,200$1,430$1,950$2,000
50310$1,030$1,070$1,270$1,730$1,780
50311$970$1,010$1,200$1,640$1,680
50312$1,020$1,060$1,260$1,720$1,760
50313$1,050$1,090$1,290$1,760$1,800
50314$940$980$1,160$1,580$1,620
50315$1,050$1,090$1,290$1,760$1,800
50316$960$990$1,180$1,610$1,650
50317$1,020$1,060$1,260$1,720$1,760
50318$1,090$1,130$1,340$1,830$1,870
50319$1,090$1,130$1,340$1,830$1,870
50320$1,070$1,110$1,320$1,800$1,850
50321$1,080$1,120$1,330$1,820$1,860
50363$1,090$1,130$1,340$1,830$1,870
50368$1,090$1,130$1,340$1,830$1,870
50380$1,090$1,130$1,340$1,830$1,870
50391$1,090$1,130$1,340$1,830$1,870
50395$1,090$1,130$1,340$1,830$1,870
50947$1,090$1,130$1,340$1,830$1,870

Income limits: Polk County

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