Program: Combined · Public housing units: 136 · Section 8 vouchers: 1,072 · Households served: 1,088 · Occupancy: 90% · ZIP codes served: 22
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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