Section 8 apartments in Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis is a mandatory Small-Area Fair Market Rent metro — the exact rent a Housing Choice Voucher will cover changes ZIP by ZIP. Below are the current payment standards, the governing Public Housing Authority, and the 25 neighborhoods where we track voucher-friendly search demand.
Section 8 waitlists, PHA contacts & how to apply in Indianapolis →
State law limits local voucher protections
Indiana preempts local SOI protections. No statewide law. Landlords can refuse vouchers.
Section 8 payment standards — ZIP 46204
Small-Area FMR · 2026| Bedrooms | Payment standard / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,650 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,870 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,170 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,810 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,440 |
Payment standards published by HUD. Small-Area FMRs vary by ZIP code — this is the exact ceiling a Housing Choice Voucher will cover for a unit in this ZIP.
Public Housing Authorities
Indianapolis Housing Agency
HUD PHA code IN017 · 9,042 HCV vouchers
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 1919 N Meridian St , Indianapolis , IN
- Phone
- 3172617200
Indiana Housing and Community Development Au
HUD PHA code IN901 · 6,652 HCV vouchers
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 30 S Meridian St Ste 900 , Indianapolis , IN
- Phone
- 3172327788
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20 ZIP codesIndianapolis uses Small-Area Fair Market Rents, so the voucher payment standard is different in every ZIP code.
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