How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 47147?

For ZIP 47147 in Clark County, IN, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,130 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,015 to $1,245 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 47147?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 47147, by bedroom size: studio $840, 1-bedroom $900, 2-bedroom $1,130, 3-bedroom $1,470, 4-bedroom $1,620. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 47147?

Vouchers for Clark County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Jeffersonville, Housing Authority of the City of Charlestown. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 47147 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 47147

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 47147 in Clark 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

$840

1 BR

$900

2 BR

$1,130

3 BR

$1,470

4 BR

$1,620

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%)

$1,015

FMR (100%)

$1,130

High (110%)

$1,245

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 47147 at $1,130 is $142 lower than the Clark County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,272. 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 47147?

Yes. Indiana law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 47147 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 Clark County

Housing Authority of the City of Jeffersonville
Jeffersonville · PHA code IN023
437 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of Charlestown
Charlestown · PHA code IN025
73 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 47147 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 47147?: For ZIP 47147 in Clark County, IN, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,130 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,015 to $1,245 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 47147?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 47147, by bedroom size: studio $840, 1-bedroom $900, 2-bedroom $1,130, 3-bedroom $1,470, 4-bedroom $1,620. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 47147?: Vouchers for Clark County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Jeffersonville, Housing Authority of the City of Charlestown. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 47147 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Clark County overview All of Indiana

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 47147 maps to Clark County, IN · FIPS 18019. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.