Section 8 in Howard County, IN
1,106 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Howard County, 88% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Howard 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) | $884 | $796 to $972 |
| 1-bedroom | $890 | $801 to $979 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,123 | $1,011 to $1,235 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,388 | $1,249 to $1,527 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,567 | $1,410 to $1,724 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Howard County covers up to $1,123 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,011 to $1,235.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Howard County?
Yes. Indiana law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in Howard 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.
Howard County in the Kokomo metro
Howard County is one of the counties inside the Kokomo, IN core-based statistical area. The metro-level view aggregates voucher activity across every housing authority in the CBSA.
See Kokomo metro rent limits and PHA breakdown →Housing authorities serving Howard 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.
Kokomo Housing Authority
Kokomo · PHA code IN007
1,106 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Howard County
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Other Indiana counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 83,452 · FIPS 18067.