Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 170 · Households served: 136 · Occupancy: 80% · ZIP codes served: 17
The Grinnell Low Rent Housing Authority operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 170 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 136 households, with an occupancy rate of 80%. The authority does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to low-income families in Grinnell, Iowa.
Among the 37 housing authorities in Iowa that offer Section 8 vouchers, the Grinnell Low Rent Housing Authority ranks 32nd in terms of voucher size. While it is not the largest, it plays a crucial role in providing rental assistance to the community of Grinnell and the surrounding areas.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $920 to $1040, with an average of $952. This is slightly below the state average of $1031. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 50171 at $1040, while the lowest is in ZIP code 50207 at $920.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50027 | $700 | $770 | $930 | $1,180 | $1,240 |
| 50104 | $740 | $800 | $990 | $1,230 | $1,330 |
| 50106 | $710 | $770 | $930 | $1,220 | $1,240 |
| 50112 | $730 | $850 | $1,010 | $1,400 | $1,430 |
| 50153 | $730 | $770 | $930 | $1,240 | $1,310 |
| 50157 | $670 | $780 | $930 | $1,280 | $1,310 |
| 50171 | $730 | $850 | $1,010 | $1,400 | $1,430 |
| 50207 | $700 | $770 | $930 | $1,180 | $1,220 |
| 50242 | $710 | $830 | $990 | $1,370 | $1,400 |
| 52208 | $680 | $770 | $970 | $1,260 | $1,310 |
| 52211 | $750 | $880 | $1,040 | $1,440 | $1,470 |
| 52215 | $710 | $770 | $970 | $1,260 | $1,350 |
| 52221 | $870 | $1,020 | $1,210 | $1,670 | $1,710 |
| 52222 | $780 | $890 | $1,070 | $1,440 | $1,540 |
| 52232 | $710 | $800 | $980 | $1,330 | $1,450 |
| 52339 | $690 | $770 | $930 | $1,180 | $1,290 |
| 52347 | $690 | $770 | $930 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
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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