How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Bloomington?

In the Bloomington, IN metro, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $956 per month. A housing authority usually sets its Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $860 to $1,052 in gross rent before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Fair Market Rents in Bloomington?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Bloomington, IN metro, by bedroom size: studio $770, 1-bedroom $798, 2-bedroom $956, 3-bedroom $1,155, 4-bedroom $1,509. Section 8 payment standards are based on these figures.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Bloomington?

Section 8 in Bloomington is administered by Housing Authority of the City of Bloomington. Apply through the authority whose jurisdiction covers the address, as each runs its own waitlist. Once you have a voucher, search voucher-friendly units and apply on VoucherMatch.

Section 8 in Bloomington, IN, IN: Rent Limits and Housing Authorities

Bloomington, IN metro area. FY2026 Fair Market Rents, active voucher counts, the housing authorities that run the program here, and whether landlords can legally refuse a voucher. Every figure comes straight from HUD data.

2-bedroom FMR (FY2026)

$956

HUD

Active vouchers

1,696

97% utilized

Housing authorities

serving this metro

Voucher protection

State preempts

Fair Market Rent by bedroom count

HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.

Bedrooms	FMR	Payment standard (90 to 110%)
Efficiency (studio)	$770	$693 to $847
1-bedroom	$798	$718 to $878
2-bedroom	$956	$860 to $1,052
3-bedroom	$1,155	$1,040 to $1,271
4-bedroom	$1,509	$1,358 to $1,660

Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Bloomington covers up to $956 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $860 to $1,052.

Voucher demand in this metro

Active vouchers

1,696

Occupied

1,648

Utilization

97%

Aggregated from HUD Public Housing Authority data (FY2026). High utilization means most vouchers issued here are already placed in a unit, so landlords who accept vouchers fill vacancies from a deep, reliable applicant pool.

Housing authorities serving Bloomington

1 PHA administer vouchers in this metro. Apply with (or contact) the PHA that covers the specific address.

Housing Authority of the City of Bloomington
Bloomington , IN · IN022 · 1,696 HCV units
Status unknown
8123393491

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Bloomington, IN?

Yes. Indiana law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in Bloomington, IN can legally decline Section 8 applicants. Listing on a voucher-friendly marketplace is the fastest way to find the landlords who do accept.

Indiana preempts local SOI protections. No statewide law. Landlords can refuse vouchers.

Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.

Counties in the Bloomington metro

County pages show the local voucher count, the housing authorities that serve it, and ZIP-level rent limits where HUD publishes them.

Monroe County

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Bloomington?: In the Bloomington, IN metro, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $956 per month. A housing authority usually sets its Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $860 to $1,052 in gross rent before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Fair Market Rents in Bloomington?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Bloomington, IN metro, by bedroom size: studio $770, 1-bedroom $798, 2-bedroom $956, 3-bedroom $1,155, 4-bedroom $1,509. Section 8 payment standards are based on these figures.
How do I apply for Section 8 in Bloomington?: Section 8 in Bloomington is administered by Housing Authority of the City of Bloomington. Apply through the authority whose jurisdiction covers the address, as each runs its own waitlist. Once you have a voucher, search voucher-friendly units and apply on VoucherMatch.

Find Section 8 apartments in Bloomington

VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. Landlords: listings here reach applicants whose voucher already covers the rent above.

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Rent limits from HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rent data. Investor running the numbers? The RentalCalcs voucher analyzer uses this same dataset.