Section 8 in Elkhart County, IN
738 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Elkhart County, 83% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Elkhart 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) | $968 | $871 to $1,065 |
| 1-bedroom | $992 | $893 to $1,091 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,183 | $1,065 to $1,301 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,553 | $1,398 to $1,708 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,581 | $1,423 to $1,739 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Elkhart County covers up to $1,183 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,065 to $1,301.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Elkhart County?
Yes. Indiana law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in Elkhart 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.
Elkhart County in the Elkhart metro
Elkhart County is one of the counties inside the Elkhart, IN core-based statistical area. The metro-level view aggregates voucher activity across every housing authority in the CBSA.
See Elkhart metro rent limits and PHA breakdown →Housing authorities serving Elkhart 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.
Housing Authority of the City of Elkhart
Elkhart · PHA code IN026
738 Section 8 units
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Other Indiana counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 206,841 · FIPS 18039.