How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 46393?

For ZIP 46393 in Porter County, IN, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,390 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,250 to $1,530 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 46393?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 46393, by bedroom size: studio $1,010, 1-bedroom $1,140, 2-bedroom $1,390, 3-bedroom $1,700, 4-bedroom $1,830. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 46393

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 46393 in Porter 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

$1,010

1 BR

$1,140

2 BR

$1,390

3 BR

$1,700

4 BR

$1,830

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%)

$1,250

FMR (100%)

$1,390

High (110%)

$1,530

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 46393 at $1,390 is $73 higher than the Porter County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,317. 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 46393?

Yes. Indiana law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 46393 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 46393?: For ZIP 46393 in Porter County, IN, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,390 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,250 to $1,530 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 46393?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 46393, by bedroom size: studio $1,010, 1-bedroom $1,140, 2-bedroom $1,390, 3-bedroom $1,700, 4-bedroom $1,830. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

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Porter County overview All of Indiana

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 46393 maps to Porter County, IN · FIPS 18127. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.