Section 8 in Clay County, IN
118 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Clay County, 68% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Clay 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) | $859 | $773 to $945 |
| 1-bedroom | $864 | $778 to $950 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,094 | $985 to $1,203 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,312 | $1,181 to $1,443 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,535 | $1,382 to $1,689 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Clay County covers up to $1,094 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $985 to $1,203.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Clay County?
Yes. Indiana law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in Clay 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.
Clay County in the Terre Haute metro
Clay County is one of the counties inside the Terre Haute, IN core-based statistical area. The metro-level view aggregates voucher activity across every housing authority in the CBSA.
See Terre Haute metro rent limits and PHA breakdown →Housing authorities serving Clay 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.
Brazil Housing Authority
Brazil · PHA code IN035
118 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Clay County
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Other Indiana counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 26,396 · FIPS 18021.