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Fort Dodge Municipal Housing Agency
Fort Dodge Municipal Housing Agency is based in Fort Dodge, Webster County, IA and administers 1,072 Section 8 vouchers and 136 public housing units.
HUD PHA code IA107. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,088. Occupancy: 90%. ZIP codes served: 22.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-10-01.
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | 90% of FMR |
| 1 bedroom | 90% of FMR |
| 2 bedroom | 90% of FMR |
| 3 bedroom | 90% of FMR |
| 4 bedroom | 90% of FMR |
| 5 bedroom | 90% of FMR |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50249 | $710 | $730 | $930 | $1,290 | $1,390 |
| 50501 | $680 | $730 | $950 | $1,220 | $1,590 |
| 50516 | $670 | $720 | $930 | $1,200 | $1,550 |
| 50518 | $690 | $730 | $940 | $1,180 | $1,440 |
| 50521 | $670 | $710 | $930 | $1,190 | $1,550 |
| 50523 | $670 | $710 | $930 | $1,190 | $1,550 |
| 50524 | $670 | $720 | $930 | $1,190 | $1,550 |
| 50530 | $710 | $710 | $930 | $1,290 | $1,550 |
| 50532 | $670 | $720 | $930 | $1,190 | $1,540 |
| 50533 | $860 | $890 | $1,160 | $1,390 | $1,530 |
| 50538 | $840 | $890 | $1,130 | $1,360 | $1,490 |
| 50543 | $670 | $710 | $930 | $1,190 | $1,550 |
| 50544 | $670 | $710 | $930 | $1,190 | $1,550 |
| 50548 | $690 | $820 | $930 | $1,280 | $1,550 |
| 50557 | $670 | $710 | $930 | $1,190 | $1,550 |
| 50563 | $690 | $730 | $930 | $1,120 | $1,390 |
| 50566 | $860 | $870 | $1,140 | $1,460 | $1,900 |
| 50569 | $670 | $710 | $930 | $1,190 | $1,550 |
| 50586 | $730 | $770 | $980 | $1,180 | $1,390 |
| 50591 | $930 | $1,110 | $1,250 | $1,730 | $2,090 |
| 50594 | $670 | $710 | $930 | $1,190 | $1,550 |
| 50595 | $760 | $810 | $1,020 | $1,220 | $1,390 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Fort Dodge Municipal Housing Agency
700 S 17th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Phone: (515) 573-7751
Official website: fd-housing.org
Email updates
About Fort Dodge Municipal Housing Agency
Overview
The Fort Dodge Municipal Housing Agency operates 136 public housing units and administers 1,072 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,088 households. With an occupancy rate of 90%, the agency offers a combined program, providing both rental assistance and affordable housing options to residents of Fort Dodge and Webster County.
Scale and standing
The Fort Dodge Municipal Housing Agency ranks 10th in the state of Iowa by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 37 housing authorities. This places it among the larger voucher providers in the state, reflecting its significant role in supporting low-income families and individuals in the region.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $920 to $1,340, with an average of $978. This is lower than the state average of $1,031. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 50591 at $1,340, while the lowest is in ZIP code 50523 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.