How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 46126?

For ZIP 46126 in Shelby County, IN, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,100 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $990 to $1,210 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 46126?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 46126, by bedroom size: studio $810, 1-bedroom $940, 2-bedroom $1,100, 3-bedroom $1,440, 4-bedroom $1,730. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 46126

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 46126 in Shelby County, Indiana: the exact per-bedroom rents HUD publishes for this ZIP, the estimated payment-standard range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in Indiana.

Studio

$810

1 BR

$940

2 BR

$1,100

3 BR

$1,440

4 BR

$1,730

Estimated payment standard range (2 BR)

Local PHAs set payment standards between 90% and 110% of FMR. Exact figures vary by PHA. The numbers below are the modeled range.

Low (90%)

$990

FMR (100%)

$1,100

High (110%)

$1,210

Gross rent before the tenant utility allowance. The PHA's published payment standard is the number that actually applies; verify with the PHA before signing a lease or HAP contract.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 46126 at $1,100 is $373 lower than the Shelby County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,473. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number applies, so the county-wide figure overstates what a voucher covers in this ZIP.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 46126?

Yes. Indiana law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 46126 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.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 46126?: For ZIP 46126 in Shelby County, IN, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,100 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $990 to $1,210 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 46126?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 46126, by bedroom size: studio $810, 1-bedroom $940, 2-bedroom $1,100, 3-bedroom $1,440, 4-bedroom $1,730. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 46126

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Shelby County overview All of Indiana

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 46126 maps to Shelby County, IN · FIPS 18145. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.