Section 8 · Indiana
Section 8 Housing in Indiana
We found no open Section 8 voucher list at Indiana’s largest agencies on October 22, 2026. Evansville, Gary, South Bend and Bloomington post closed; Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and the state agency post no current status.
Outside cities with their own housing authority, the state’s IHCDA runs vouchers through 15 local agencies. Indiana law bars cities from requiring landlords to accept Section 8.
By the VoucherMatch Editorial Team · Sources reviewed October 22, 2026 · Updated October 22, 2026 · Independent guide, not a housing agency
Who runs Section 8 in Indiana
Indiana splits vouchers two ways. Cities with their own housing authority run their own lists. Everywhere else, the state’s Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) is the voucher agency, working through 15 local community-action agencies. IHCDA “does not cover the city of Indianapolis or Marion County” (IHCDA new applicants).
That matters for the numbers on this page: HUD records IHCDA’s 6,652 statewide vouchers at its Indianapolis office, so totals listed under Indianapolis or Marion County include vouchers used across the state.
Find your IHCDA local agency
| Agency | Phone | Counties |
|---|---|---|
| Community & Family Services | 260-726-9318 | Adams, Blackford, Huntington, Jay, Randolph, Wabash, Wells |
| Brightpoint | 260-423-3546 | Allen (outside Fort Wayne HA’s area), DeKalb, Elkhart, Fulton, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Marshall, Noble, Steuben, Whitley |
| Human Services, Inc. | 812-372-8407 | Bartholomew, Decatur, Jackson, Johnson, Shelby |
| Community Action Program of Western Indiana | 765-793-4881 | Benton, Fountain, Vermillion, Warren |
| Community Action of Greater Indianapolis | See IHCDA’s list | Boone, Hamilton, Hendricks, Tipton |
| South Central Community Action Program | 812-339-3447 | Brown, Clay, Monroe, Morgan, Owen, Sullivan |
| Area IV Agency | 765-447-7683 | Carroll, Clinton, Tippecanoe, White |
| Area Five Agency | 574-722-4451 | Cass, Grant, Howard, Miami |
| Lincoln Hills Development Corp. | 812-547-3435 | Crawford, Gibson, Perry, Spencer, Vanderburgh, Warrick |
| Hoosier Uplands | 812-849-4447 | Daviess, Dubois, Greene, Lawrence, Martin, Orange, Pike, Washington |
| Southeastern Indiana Economic Opportunity Corp. | 812-926-1585 | Dearborn, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union |
| Interlocal Community Action Program | 765-529-4403 | Fayette, Hancock, Henry, Madison, Rush, Wayne |
| Community Action of Southern Indiana | 812-288-6451 | Clark, Floyd, Harrison |
| Ohio Valley Opportunities | 812-265-5858 | Jefferson, Jennings, Scott |
| CoAction | 219-794-1829 | Jasper, Lake, LaPorte, Newton, Porter, Pulaski, Starke |
Source: IHCDA, finding an HCV provider, read October 22, 2026. Where a city has its own housing authority (for example Fort Wayne in Allen County or Gary, Hammond and East Chicago in Lake County), the city agency serves that city and IHCDA the rest of the county. IHCDA’s main voucher line is 317-232-7788.
Is Section 8 open in Indiana?
We found no open tenant-based voucher list at Indiana’s largest agencies on October 22, 2026. Four post their lists as closed, and three post no current status.
| Agency | Vouchers | Posted status | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Housing Agency | 9,042 | No voucher status posted | |
| IHCDA (state agency) | 6,652 | No current status; opening notices date from 2022–2023 | 317-232-7788 |
| Fort Wayne HA | 3,382 | No status posted | 260-267-9300 |
| Evansville HA | 2,878 | Closed; not expected to reopen “for at least two years” | 812-428-8548 |
| Gary HA | 2,527 | Closed (voucher, project-based and public housing) | 219-881-6400 |
| Housing Authority of South Bend | 2,468 | “no open Housing Choice Voucher Program Wait Lists” | |
| Bloomington HA | 1,696 | Closed July 1, 2025 | 812-339-3491 |
Voucher counts: HUD’s public housing agency dataset. Status: each agency’s own page. IHCDA takes preliminary applications through waitlistcheck.com/IN1806 when a list opens; the portal does not show list status without signing in, and a working portal is not proof a list is open.
Track openings on our verified waiting-list page and use the Indiana housing authority directory for every agency’s contacts.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Indiana?
Yes. Indiana’s fair housing law does not include source of income, and Indiana goes further than most states: since 2015, IC 36-1-3-8.5 says a city or county “may not adopt or enforce an ordinance that requires or would have the effect of requiring a landlord to participate in” Section 8. It passed after Indianapolis considered a source-of-income ordinance in 2014 (PRRAC Appendix B).
- A second statute, IC 32-31-1-20, voids local rules on tenant screening, applications and landlord fees.
- In 2021 the legislature overrode a veto to pass SEA 148, which voided Indianapolis’s 2020 tenant-rights ordinances.
- A 2024 bill to add source of income to state law was never heard.
- Federal fair housing law still applies: a landlord may not use a “no vouchers” policy to screen out people because of race, disability, family status or another protected trait.
General information, not legal advice.
Section 8 income limits in Indiana
| HUD area | 50%, 1 person | 50%, 4 people | 80%, 4 people | 2BR FMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis-Carmel (ZIP-level FMRs) | $38,650 | $55,150 | $88,250 | $1,536 |
| Gary (Lake County area) (ZIP-level FMRs) | $35,350 | $50,450 | $80,700 | $1,429 |
| Fort Wayne (ZIP-level FMRs) | $33,300 | $47,550 | $76,100 | $1,248 |
| Louisville area (Clark, Floyd) (ZIP-level FMRs) | $34,650 | $49,500 | $79,200 | $1,276 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $30,850 | $44,050 | $70,500 | $1,276 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $34,850 | $49,800 | $79,700 | $1,273 |
| Bloomington | $38,500 | $54,950 | $87,900 | $1,252 |
| Evansville | $32,550 | $46,500 | $74,400 | $1,127 |
Sources: HUD FY2026 income limits and FY2027 Fair Market Rents (effective October 1, 2026), read through the HUD USER API on October 22, 2026. Vouchers generally go to households at or below 50% of median; most new admissions are at or below 30%.
HUD FY2027 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent by Indiana area
Indianapolis has the highest two-bedroom benchmark in the state at $1,536; Evansville the lowest of these areas at $1,127.
- Indianapolis-Carmel$1,536
- Gary (Lake County area)$1,429
- Fort Wayne$1,248
- Louisville area (Clark, Floyd)$1,276
- South Bend-Mishawaka$1,276
- Lafayette-West Lafayette$1,273
- Bloomington$1,252
- Evansville$1,127
Next steps
- Indianapolis: Section 8 in Indianapolis and Indianapolis apartments that accept vouchers
- Fort Wayne · Evansville · South Bend
- Gary area: the ZIP 46407 guide
Section 8 in Indiana: common questions
Is Section 8 open in Indiana?
We found no open tenant-based voucher list at Indiana’s largest agencies on October 22, 2026. Evansville, Gary, South Bend and Bloomington post their lists as closed. The Indianapolis Housing Agency, Fort Wayne and the state agency IHCDA post no current voucher status; IHCDA’s “waiting list opens” notices date from 2022 and 2023.
How do I apply for Section 8 in Indiana?
If your city has its own housing authority (such as Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, Gary, South Bend or Bloomington), apply there. Everywhere else, the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority runs vouchers through 15 local community-action agencies and takes preliminary applications at waitlistcheck.com/IN1806 when a list opens.
Does IHCDA cover Indianapolis?
No. IHCDA says it does not cover the city of Indianapolis or Marion County; apply to the Indianapolis Housing Agency there. IHCDA covers areas without a local city-based housing authority, including suburban counties around Indianapolis such as Hamilton, Hendricks, Boone and Johnson.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Indiana?
Yes. Indiana has no state source-of-income protection, and since 2015 state law (IC 36-1-3-8.5) has barred cities and counties from requiring landlords to accept Section 8. A landlord still may not refuse you because of race, disability, family status or another protected trait.
What is the income limit for Section 8 in Indianapolis?
Under HUD’s FY2026 limits, a household of four in the Indianapolis-Carmel area qualifies at or below $55,150 a year (50% of median income), and most new vouchers go to households at or below $33,100. A single person’s 50% limit is $38,650.
Detailed Indiana county guides
- Hamilton County Section 8 guide: IHCDA vouchers through CAGI (list open) and Noblesville Housing Authority (closed), ZIP standards for Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville and Westfield, and income limits.
Landlord and investor tools for Indiana
RentalCalcsFree calculators and guides from RentalCalcs, built by the VoucherMatch team, for landlords deciding whether to accept vouchers.
- Section 8 rent analyzerHUD rent benchmarks and modeled comparisons for Indiana ZIP codes. Confirm adopted amounts with the agency.
- Compare HUD benchmarks with market rent in IndianaExplore modeled ZIP comparisons; these do not establish an approved rent or agency payment.
- Average rent in IndianaMarket rent versus HUD fair market rent by city and bedroom count.
- How Section 8 rent is calculatedFair market rent, payment standards and rent reasonableness, step by step.
- Section 8 landlord math for 2026What the payment standard changes mean for cash flow this year.
Indiana metro guides
In-depth, source-cited guides: waitlist status, voucher-friendly neighborhoods, and who to call if you are turned away.
All Section 8 markets in Indiana
Sorted by active voucher count. Each metro page has HUD Fair Market Rent by bedroom, the housing authorities that administer vouchers there, and waitlist status.
Indianapolis, IN
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 26900
17,601 vouchersFort Wayne, IN
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 23060
3,563 vouchersEvansville, IN
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 21780
3,085 vouchersSouth Bend, IN
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 43780
2,843 vouchersBloomington, IN
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 14020
1,696 vouchersLafayette, IN
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 29200
1,409 vouchersMuncie, IN
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 34620
1,194 vouchersTerre Haute, IN
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 45460
1,186 vouchersKokomo, IN
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 29020
1,106 vouchersColumbus, IN
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 18020
750 vouchersElkhart, IN
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 21140
738 vouchersMichigan City, IN
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 33140
377 vouchers
Section 8 by county in Indiana
County pages show the local voucher count, housing authorities, and metro rollup. Useful when you are looking at a specific address.
- Marion County15,694 vouchers
- Lake County4,572 vouchers
- Allen County3,563 vouchers
- Vanderburgh County2,878 vouchers
- Saint Joseph County2,711 vouchers
- Monroe County1,696 vouchers
- Madison County1,685 vouchers
- Tippecanoe County1,409 vouchers
- Delaware County1,194 vouchers
- Howard County1,106 vouchers
- Vigo County1,068 vouchers
- Floyd County860 vouchers
- Bartholomew County750 vouchers
- Elkhart County738 vouchers
- Knox County714 vouchers
- Montgomery County699 vouchers
- Kosciusko County517 vouchers
- Clark County510 vouchers
- Grant County509 vouchers
- La Porte County377 vouchers
- Henry County310 vouchers
- Cass County307 vouchers
- Wayne County277 vouchers
- Greene County276 vouchers
- Hamilton County222 vouchers
- Miami County216 vouchers
- Posey County207 vouchers
- Lawrence County172 vouchers
- Randolph County164 vouchers
- Jackson County162 vouchers
- Parke County136 vouchers
- Clay County118 vouchers
- Perry County70 vouchers
- Adams County
- Benton County
- Blackford County
- Boone County
- Brown County
- Carroll County
- Clinton County
- Crawford County
- Daviess County
- De Kalb County
- Dearborn County
- Decatur County
- Dubois County
- Fayette County
- Fountain County
- Franklin County
- Fulton County
- Gibson County
- Hancock County
- Harrison County
- Hendricks County
- Huntington County
- Jasper County
- Jay County
- Jefferson County
- Jennings County
- Johnson County
- Lagrange County
- Marshall County
- Martin County
- Morgan County
- Newton County
- Noble County
- Ohio County
- Orange County
- Owen County
- Pike County
- Porter County
- Pulaski County
- Putnam County
- Ripley County
- Rush County
- Scott County
- Shelby County
- Spencer County
- Starke County
- Steuben County
- Sullivan County
- Switzerland County
- Tipton County
- Union County
- Vermillion County
- Wabash County
- Warren County
- Warrick County
- Washington County
- Wells County
- White County
- Whitley County
Find Section 8 apartments in Indiana
VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. The administering housing authority must approve the actual unit, rent and household assistance calculation.