Section 8 in Perry County, IN
70 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Perry County, 69% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Perry 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) | $683 | $615 to $751 |
| 1-bedroom | $729 | $656 to $802 |
| 2-bedroom | $956 | $860 to $1,052 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,200 | $1,080 to $1,320 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,604 | $1,444 to $1,764 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Perry 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 Perry County?
Yes. Indiana law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in Perry 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.
Housing authorities serving Perry 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 Tell City
Tell City · PHA code IN018
70 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Perry County
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Other Indiana counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 19,186 · FIPS 18123.