Section 8 in La Porte County, IN
377 active Housing Choice Vouchers in La Porte County, 61% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in La Porte 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) | $874 | $787 to $961 |
| 1-bedroom | $953 | $858 to $1,048 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,152 | $1,037 to $1,267 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,454 | $1,309 to $1,599 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,680 | $1,512 to $1,848 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in La Porte County covers up to $1,152 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,037 to $1,267.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in La Porte County?
Yes. Indiana law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in La Porte 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.
La Porte County in the Michigan City metro
La Porte County is one of the counties inside the Michigan City, IN core-based statistical area. The metro-level view aggregates voucher activity across every housing authority in the CBSA.
See Michigan City metro rent limits and PHA breakdown →Housing authorities serving La Porte 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 Michigan City
Michigan City · PHA code IN019
377 Section 8 units
Section 8 rent by ZIP in La Porte County
La Porte 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 La Porte 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 112,215 · FIPS 18091.