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Grinnell Low Rent Housing Authority
Grinnell Low Rent Housing Authority is based in Grinnell, Poweshiek County, IA and administers 170 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code IA084. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 136. Occupancy: 80%. ZIP codes served: 17.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Grinnell Low Rent Housing Authority
520 4th Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112
Phone: (641) 236-2611
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About Grinnell Low Rent Housing Authority
Overview
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.
Scale and standing
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.
Rent standards in the area it covers
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.
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.