Housing authoritiesIACity of Marshalltown Rent Assistance Program
City of Marshalltown Rent Assistance Program
City of Marshalltown Rent Assistance Program is based in Marshalltown, Marshall County, IA and administers 469 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code IA125. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 245. Occupancy: 52%. ZIP codes served: 21.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Latest from City of Marshalltown Rent Assistance Program
- Street Maintenance Work 11/4/26 & 11/5/26 - No On Street Parking (N 9th St; W South St)Street maintenance work will occur on November 4th and 5th, 2026, affecting N 9th St and W South St with no on-street parking allowed during these dates.
- Street Maintenance Work 11/4/26 - No On Street Parking (N 9th St; W South St)
- City of Marshalltown to Test New Asphalt Preservation Treatment Starting November 4thThe City of Marshalltown will begin testing a new asphalt preservation treatment on November 4th.
- Bridge Evaluation Work - Lane Closures 10/26 & 10/27
- City of Marshalltown Announces New Online Odor Complaint FormThe City of Marshalltown has introduced a new online form for reporting odor complaints.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50005 | $690 | $710 | $930 | $1,210 | $1,220 |
| 50028 | $810 | $810 | $1,020 | $1,370 | $1,440 |
| 50051 | $690 | $710 | $930 | $1,210 | $1,260 |
| 50055 | $880 | $930 | $1,040 | $1,450 | $1,750 |
| 50078 | $700 | $720 | $940 | $1,220 | $1,240 |
| 50106 | $710 | $770 | $930 | $1,220 | $1,240 |
| 50120 | $860 | $890 | $1,160 | $1,520 | $1,530 |
| 50141 | $790 | $810 | $1,040 | $1,370 | $1,410 |
| 50142 | $690 | $710 | $930 | $1,210 | $1,220 |
| 50148 | $820 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,440 | $1,590 |
| 50158 | $700 | $720 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,240 |
| 50162 | $1,050 | $1,080 | $1,410 | $1,850 | $1,860 |
| 50206 | $880 | $930 | $1,040 | $1,450 | $1,750 |
| 50234 | $740 | $760 | $970 | $1,290 | $1,340 |
| 50239 | $880 | $930 | $1,040 | $1,450 | $1,750 |
| 50247 | $880 | $930 | $1,040 | $1,450 | $1,750 |
| 50258 | $690 | $730 | $950 | $1,230 | $1,590 |
| 50609 | $660 | $730 | $950 | $1,230 | $1,590 |
| 50621 | $660 | $730 | $950 | $1,230 | $1,590 |
| 50632 | $690 | $710 | $930 | $1,180 | $1,290 |
| 50635 | $700 | $720 | $940 | $1,190 | $1,310 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
City of Marshalltown Rent Assistance Program
36 N Center St, Marshalltown, IA 50158
Phone: (641) 754-5756
Official website: marshalltown-ia.gov/691/Owner-Occupied-Housing-Improvement-Progr
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About City of Marshalltown Rent Assistance Program
Overview
The City of Marshalltown Rent Assistance Program is a voucher-only Section 8 program. It administers 469 Section 8 vouchers, serving 245 households. The program has an occupancy rate of 52%, indicating that just over half of the available vouchers are currently in use.
Scale and standing
The City of Marshalltown Rent Assistance Program ranks 17th in the state of Iowa by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 37 authorities. This places it in the middle tier of voucher providers in the state. While it does not manage any public housing units, its voucher program plays a significant role in providing rental assistance to low-income families in Marshall County and Tama County.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $920 to $1,440, with an average of $993. This is slightly below the state average of $1,031. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is in ZIP code 50162 at $1,440, while the lowest is in ZIP code 50258 at $920.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.