How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Kokomo?

In the Kokomo, IN metro, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,123 per month. A housing authority usually sets its Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,011 to $1,235 in gross rent before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Fair Market Rents in Kokomo?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Kokomo, IN metro, by bedroom size: studio $884, 1-bedroom $890, 2-bedroom $1,123, 3-bedroom $1,388, 4-bedroom $1,567. Section 8 payment standards are based on these figures.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Kokomo?

Section 8 in Kokomo is administered by Kokomo Housing Authority. Apply through the authority whose jurisdiction covers the address, as each runs its own waitlist. Once you have a voucher, search voucher-friendly units and apply on VoucherMatch.

Section 8 in Kokomo, IN, IN: Rent Limits and Housing Authorities

Kokomo, IN metro area. FY2026 Fair Market Rents, active voucher counts, the housing authorities that run the program here, and whether landlords can legally refuse a voucher. Every figure comes straight from HUD data.

2-bedroom FMR (FY2026)

$1,123

HUD

Active vouchers

1,106

88% utilized

Housing authorities

serving this metro

Voucher protection

State preempts

Fair Market Rent by bedroom count

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 Kokomo 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.

Voucher demand in this metro

Active vouchers

1,106

Occupied

972

Utilization

88%

Aggregated from HUD Public Housing Authority data (FY2026). High utilization means most vouchers issued here are already placed in a unit, so landlords who accept vouchers fill vacancies from a deep, reliable applicant pool.

Housing authorities serving Kokomo

1 PHA administer vouchers in this metro. Apply with (or contact) the PHA that covers the specific address.

Kokomo Housing Authority
Kokomo , IN · IN007 · 1,106 HCV units
Status unknown
7654593162

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Kokomo, IN?

Yes. Indiana law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in Kokomo, IN 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.

Counties in the Kokomo metro

County pages show the local voucher count, the housing authorities that serve it, and ZIP-level rent limits where HUD publishes them.

Howard County

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Kokomo?: In the Kokomo, IN metro, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,123 per month. A housing authority usually sets its Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,011 to $1,235 in gross rent before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Fair Market Rents in Kokomo?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Kokomo, IN metro, by bedroom size: studio $884, 1-bedroom $890, 2-bedroom $1,123, 3-bedroom $1,388, 4-bedroom $1,567. Section 8 payment standards are based on these figures.
How do I apply for Section 8 in Kokomo?: Section 8 in Kokomo is administered by Kokomo Housing Authority. Apply through the authority whose jurisdiction covers the address, as each runs its own waitlist. Once you have a voucher, search voucher-friendly units and apply on VoucherMatch.

Find Section 8 apartments in Kokomo

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Rent limits from HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rent data. Investor running the numbers? The RentalCalcs voucher analyzer uses this same dataset.