Muscatine County, IA
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $795/mo | $716 – $875/mo |
| 1 BR | $858/mo | $772 – $944/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,071/mo | $964 – $1,178/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,374/mo | $1,237 – $1,511/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,605/mo | $1,445 – $1,766/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Muscatine County, IA (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Muscatine County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Muscatine County
- Muscatine Municipal Housing Agency
215 Sycamore St, Muscatine, IA, 52761 · 5632641554
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Muscatine County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $32,950 |
| 2 people | $37,650 |
| 3 people | $42,350 |
| 4 people | $47,050 |
| 5 people | $50,850 |
| 6 people | $54,600 |
| 7 people | $58,350 |
| 8 people | $62,150 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Muscatine County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
CHANDLER POINTE
801 W. 5TH STREET, WILTON, IA, 52778-783131 income-restricted units of 35 total12 1BR, 23 2BRBuilt 20224% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052COLORADO SENIOR LOFTS
400 COLORADO ST., MUSCATINE, IA, 52761-533045 income-restricted units of 51 total10 1BR, 41 2BRBuilt 20224% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052GRANDVIEW SENIOR LOFTS
1925 GRANDVIEW AVENUE, MUSCATINE, IA, 52761-131245 income-restricted units of 51 total10 1BR, 41 2BRBuilt 20224% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052STEAMBOAT VILLAGE APARTMENTS
3108 STEAMBOAT WAY, MUSCATINE, IA, 52761-000037 income-restricted units of 42 total14 2BR, 16 3BR, 12 4BR+Built 20224% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052OAK PARK SENIOR LIVING
913 CLUB HOUSE DR, MUSCATINE, IA, 52761-461148 income-restricted units48 2BRBuilt 20204% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050HARRISON LOFTS
1716 BANDAG AVE, MUSCATINE, IA, 52761-533052 income-restricted units6 1BR, 34 2BR, 6 3BR, 6 4BR+Built 20184% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048CEDAR PARK APTS
1816 LOGAN ST, MUSCATINE, IA, 5276172 income-restricted units48 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20064% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036WELCH APTS
220 IOWA AVE, MUSCATINE, IA, 5276120 income-restricted units4 studio, 7 1BR, 9 2BRBuilt 20064% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036FULTON PLACE
2815 CEDAR ST, MUSCATINE, IA, 5276122 income-restricted units16 1BR, 6 2BRBuilt 20064% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036COTTAGE GROVE
1503 HOUSER ST, MUSCATINE, IA, 5276148 income-restricted units of 49 total40 1BR, 8 2BRBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031DRAKE SCHAULAND APTS
3009 HARMONY LN, MUSCATINE, IA, 5276112 income-restricted units9 1BR, 3 2BRBuilt 19984% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028SYCAMORE APTS
2416 PARK AVE, MUSCATINE, IA, 5276172 income-restricted units12 1BR, 48 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 19964% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
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