Section 8 in Vanderburgh County, IN
2,878 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Vanderburgh County, 75% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Vanderburgh 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) | $853 | $768 to $938 |
| 1-bedroom | $860 | $774 to $946 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,113 | $1,002 to $1,224 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,370 | $1,233 to $1,507 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,539 | $1,385 to $1,693 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Vanderburgh County covers up to $1,113 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,002 to $1,224.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Vanderburgh County?
Yes. Indiana law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in Vanderburgh 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.
Vanderburgh County in the Evansville metro
Vanderburgh County is one of the counties inside the Evansville, IN core-based statistical area. The metro-level view aggregates voucher activity across every housing authority in the CBSA.
See Evansville metro rent limits and PHA breakdown →Housing authorities serving Vanderburgh 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 Evansville
Evansville · PHA code IN016
2,878 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Vanderburgh County
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Other Indiana counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 179,900 · FIPS 18163.