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ZIP 51501: Section 8 rents and assisted housing
ZIP code 51501 lies mainly in Pottawattamie County, Iowa (Census 2020 ZCTA-to-county relationship file). HUD records 40 assisted, public-housing or tax-credit properties here with 1,334 units in total. Data last updated October 4, 2026.
- 2-bedroom Small Area FMR
- $1,310
- County
- Pottawattamie County
- HUD-recorded properties
- 40
FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for ZIP 51501
Small Area FMRs set rents by ZIP code; whether a housing authority uses them depends on the area (how Fair Market Rents work).
| Unit size | FY2027 Small Area FMR | HUD basic range (90%–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,050 / month | $945 – $1,155 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,100 / month | $990 – $1,210 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,310 / month | $1,179 – $1,441 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,740 / month | $1,566 – $1,914 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,970 / month | $1,773 – $2,167 |
HUD area: Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA HUD Metro FMR Area (METRO36540M36540). Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2027.
FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Pottawattamie County
HUD Fair Market Rents for the Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA HUD Metro FMR Area area (how Fair Market Rents work).
| Unit size | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent | $1,167 | $1,219 | $1,450 | $1,924 | $2,179 |
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,167 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $1,219 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,450 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,924 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,179 / month |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027. 91 FR 56156 (published 2026-09-01). Effective 2026-10-01 except areas where HUD received a valid reevaluation request. HUD area code METRO36540M36540. Imported 4 October 2026.
HUD-recorded properties in ZIP 51501
Where this information comes from
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2027 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research (HUD User) · source updated 1 September 2026 · retrieved 4 October 2026
- HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research (HUD User) · source updated 1 September 2026 · retrieved 4 October 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau 2020 ZCTA to County Relationship File · U.S. Census Bureau · source updated 1 January 2020 · retrieved 4 October 2026
- HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 14 May 2025 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Public Housing Developments · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Public Housing Authorities · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 18 August 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agencies · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Housing Counseling · source updated not published by the provider · retrieved 4 October 2026
Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2027 (retrieved 4 October 2026); HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (retrieved 4 October 2026); U.S. Census Bureau 2020 ZCTA to County Relationship File (retrieved 4 October 2026); HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Public Housing Developments (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Public Housing Authorities (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agencies (retrieved 4 October 2026).
These federal datasets do not show vacancies, waiting-list status or whether a landlord accepts vouchers (about our data).