Fair Market Rents: Iowa County, WI (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Iowa County set the ceiling for what Housing Choice Vouchers pay locally. FMR equals the estimated 40th-percentile gross rent — shelter plus utilities — for modest, non-luxury units.
| Unit size | FY2026 FMR | WI median* |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-BR) | $884/mo | $748 (+18%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $890/mo | $819 (+9%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,168/mo | $1,013 (+15%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,535/mo | $1,329 (+16%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $1,959/mo | $1,499 (+31%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in WI. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Iowa County
- Your housing authority sets payment standards per bedroom, typically 90–110% of these figures. How payment standards work →
- You may rent above the standard by paying the difference, subject to a 40%-of-income cap at lease-up.
- In high-cost pockets, ask about exception standards or Small Area FMRs by ZIP code.
Subsidized housing in Iowa County
We track 6 assisted properties countywide: