Section 8 Rent in ZIP 47011

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 47011 in Switzerland 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
$710
1 BR
$770
2 BR
$1,010
3 BR
$1,340
4 BR
$1,440

What is the average rent in ZIP 47011?

HUD's Fair Market Rent is the standard benchmark for typical rent in a ZIP code: it is set at the 40th percentile of gross rents (rent plus utilities) that recent movers actually paid in the area. For FY2026, that benchmark is $770 for a one-bedroom and $1,010 for a two-bedroom in ZIP 47011. Asking rents on new listings often run somewhat above this figure, and voucher payment standards are set within 90–110% of it — the full per-bedroom table is above.

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%)
$910
FMR (100%)
$1,010
High (110%)
$1,110

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 47011 at $1,010 is $54 higher than the Switzerland County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $956. 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 47011?

Yes. Indiana law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 47011 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 47011?
For ZIP 47011 in Switzerland County, IN, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,010 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $910 to $1,110 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 47011?
HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 47011, by bedroom size: studio $710, 1-bedroom $770, 2-bedroom $1,010, 3-bedroom $1,340, 4-bedroom $1,440. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 47011

VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. Landlords: listings here reach applicants whose voucher already covers the rent above.

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 47011 maps to Switzerland County, IN · FIPS 18155. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.