Section 8 in Miami County, IN
216 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Miami County, 63% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Miami 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) | $685 | $617 to $754 |
| 1-bedroom | $773 | $696 to $850 |
| 2-bedroom | $956 | $860 to $1,052 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,146 | $1,031 to $1,261 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,358 | $1,222 to $1,494 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Miami County covers up to $956 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $860 to $1,052.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Miami County?
Yes. Indiana law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in Miami 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.
Miami County in the Peru metro
Miami County is one of the counties inside the Peru, IN core-based statistical area. The metro-level view aggregates voucher activity across every housing authority in the CBSA.
See Peru metro rent limits and PHA breakdown →Housing authorities serving Miami 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 Peru
Peru · PHA code IN091
216 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Miami 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 35,952 · FIPS 18103.