How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 46161?

For ZIP 46161 in Shelby County, IN, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,300 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,170 to $1,430 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 46161?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 46161, by bedroom size: studio $990, 1-bedroom $1,120, 2-bedroom $1,300, 3-bedroom $1,690, 4-bedroom $2,060. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 46161

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 46161 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

$990

1 BR

$1,120

2 BR

$1,300

3 BR

$1,690

4 BR

$2,060

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%)

$1,170

FMR (100%)

$1,300

High (110%)

$1,430

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 46161 at $1,300 is $173 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 46161?

Yes. Indiana law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 46161 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 46161?: For ZIP 46161 in Shelby County, IN, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,300 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,170 to $1,430 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 46161?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 46161, by bedroom size: studio $990, 1-bedroom $1,120, 2-bedroom $1,300, 3-bedroom $1,690, 4-bedroom $2,060. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

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Shelby County overview All of Indiana

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 46161 maps to Shelby County, IN · FIPS 18145. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.