Section 8 in Bartholomew County, IN
750 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Bartholomew County, 54% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Bartholomew County (FY2026)
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) | $1,233 | $1,110 to $1,356 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,257 | $1,131 to $1,383 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,415 | $1,274 to $1,557 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,697 | $1,527 to $1,867 |
| 4-bedroom | $2,000 | $1,800 to $2,200 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Bartholomew County covers up to $1,415 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,274 to $1,557.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Bartholomew County?
Yes. Indiana law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in Bartholomew County 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.
Bartholomew County in the Columbus metro
Bartholomew County is one of the counties inside the Columbus, IN core-based statistical area. The metro-level view aggregates voucher activity across every housing authority in the CBSA.
See Columbus metro rent limits and PHA breakdown →Housing authorities serving Bartholomew County
Each PHA sets its own payment standard, runs its own waitlist, and does its own inspections. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP is the one both tenant and landlord will deal with.
Columbus Housing Authority
Columbus · PHA code IN058
750 Section 8 units
Section 8 rent by ZIP in Bartholomew County
Bartholomew County is in a Small Area FMR metro, so HUD publishes a separate rent limit for each ZIP (FY2026). The 2-bedroom figure is shown; each ZIP page has the full bedroom table.
Find Section 8 apartments in Bartholomew County
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.
Other Indiana counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 82,371 · FIPS 18005.