Waterloo, IA Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Waterloo ranges from $1,030 (ZIP 50701) to $1,140 (ZIP 50702), with a median of $1,095 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50701 | $720 | $790 | $1,030 | $1,320 | $1,720 |
| 50702 | $790 | $870 | $1,140 | $1,460 | $1,910 |
| 50703 | $750 | $830 | $1,080 | $1,380 | $1,810 |
| 50704 | $770 | $850 | $1,110 | $1,420 | $1,860 |
Income limits: Black Hawk County
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