Pocahontas Homes 03-4 — Income-Restricted Housing in Pocahontas, IA 50574
402 NW 2nd St, Pocahontas, IA 50574
9 units · 1–2 BR
- 1 vacant unit reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
How to apply
- Managed by Murphy Enterprises. USDA does not publish a phone number for this property.
- Find contact info on USDA's Multifamily Housing programs page.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Opened
- 1976
- Bedrooms
- 7 1 bedroom · 2 2 bedrooms
- USDA rental assistance
- 4 units (tenant pays about 30% of income)
- Managed by
- Murphy Enterprises
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Pocahontas Homes 04-6
205 4th Ave NE, Pocahontas, IA 50574
0.4 mi away
19 units · 1 BR
- 1 vacant unit reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Rents and income limits in 50574
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $970/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $38,800/yr
- Renters in 50574 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 52%
Income limits (2026)
Pocahontas County, IA area · median family income $82,200. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $19,800 | $32,950 | $52,750 |
| 2 | $22,600 | $37,650 | $60,250 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $42,350 | $67,800 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $47,050 | $75,300 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $50,850 | $81,350 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $54,600 | $87,350 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $58,350 | $93,400 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $62,150 | $99,400 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 50574 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $690 | $663 |
| 1 bedroom | $740 | $709 |
| 2 bedrooms | $970 | $927 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,270 | $1,214 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,270 | $1,218 |
Wider area = Pocahontas County, IA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $930 (50546) to $960 (50571).
Census figures for 50574 (2020–2024 average): median rent $873. Median household income $60,469. 25% of homes are rented. 52% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 21% pay half or more.
Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 50574's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 50574Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Pocahontas Homes 03-4?
No phone is listed for Pocahontas Homes 03-4. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.
Is Pocahontas Homes 03-4 Section 8 housing?
Pocahontas Homes 03-4 is listed as income-restricted housing in Pocahontas, IA 50574 (usda). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.
How many units are at Pocahontas Homes 03-4?
Public records list 9 units at Pocahontas Homes 03-4 in Pocahontas, IA 50574. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Pocahontas Homes 03-4?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 50574 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.
People Also Ask
How do I get into Pocahontas Homes 03-4?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Pocahontas Homes 03-4 in Pocahontas, IA 50574. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Pocahontas, IA 50574?
Most income-restricted buildings in Pocahontas, IA 50574 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $32,950, and $47,050 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($52,750 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Pocahontas, IA 50574?
For many programs in Pocahontas, IA 50574, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $32,950 a year for 1 person and $47,050 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $52,750 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Pocahontas, IA 50574?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Pocahontas, IA 50574, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Pocahontas, IA 50574 is $970 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Does Pocahontas Homes 03-4 take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Pocahontas Homes 03-4 has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Pocahontas, IA 50574 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Pocahontas Homes 03-4.
Sources: USDA Rural Development multifamily, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction. To add a different building, use the suggestion rubric.