How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 46390?

For ZIP 46390 in La Porte County, IN, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,490 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,340 to $1,640 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 46390?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 46390, by bedroom size: studio $1,130, 1-bedroom $1,230, 2-bedroom $1,490, 3-bedroom $1,880, 4-bedroom $2,170. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 46390?

Vouchers for La Porte County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Michigan City. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 46390 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 46390

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 46390 in La Porte 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

$1,130

1 BR

$1,230

2 BR

$1,490

3 BR

$1,880

4 BR

$2,170

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%)

$1,340

FMR (100%)

$1,490

High (110%)

$1,640

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 46390 at $1,490 is $338 higher than the La Porte County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,152. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number is what actually applies to an address here, so a voucher stretches further in this ZIP than the county average suggests.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 46390?

Yes. Indiana law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 46390 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 La Porte County

Housing Authority of the City of Michigan City
Michigan City · PHA code IN019
377 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 46390 handles the application, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 46390?: For ZIP 46390 in La Porte County, IN, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,490 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,340 to $1,640 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 46390?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 46390, by bedroom size: studio $1,130, 1-bedroom $1,230, 2-bedroom $1,490, 3-bedroom $1,880, 4-bedroom $2,170. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 46390?: Vouchers for La Porte County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Michigan City. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 46390 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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La Porte County overview All of Indiana

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 46390 maps to La Porte County, IN · FIPS 18091. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.