How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 47448?

For ZIP 47448 in Brown County, IN, the FY2027 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,290 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of this HUD benchmark is roughly $1,160 to $1,420. This modeled range is not the agency's adopted schedule. The agency calculates assistance using its applicable standard, household income and unit details; gross rent includes the allowance for tenant-paid utilities.

What are the FY2027 HUD rent benchmarks for ZIP 47448?

HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 47448, by bedroom size: studio $1,000, 1-bedroom $1,120, 2-bedroom $1,290, 3-bedroom $1,670, 4-bedroom $2,030. A ZIP benchmark helps compare locations but does not establish what a voucher pays. The administering agency's adopted schedule, program rules and household calculation determine assistance.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 47448

FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 47448 in Brown County, Indiana: HUD rent benchmarks by bedroom size, an illustrative percentage range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in Indiana.

Studio

$1,000

1 BR

$1,120

2 BR

$1,290

3 BR

$1,670

4 BR

$2,030

What does the HUD rent benchmark measure in ZIP 47448?

HUD's Fair Market Rents estimate 40th-percentile gross rents for standard-quality units occupied by recent movers. Small Area FMRs provide ZIP-level estimates. These are not arithmetic average asking rents or approved voucher payments. For FY2027, that benchmark is $1,120 for a one-bedroom and $1,290 for a two-bedroom in ZIP 47448. Actual asking rents and adopted agency payment standards can differ. The full HUD benchmark table is above.

What changed from FY2026 to FY2027 in ZIP 47448

HUD's two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 47448 stayed at $1,290 for FY2027. FY2027 figures took effect on October 1, 2026.

Bedrooms	FY2026	FY2027	Change
Efficiency (studio)	$980	$1,000	+$20 (+2.0%)
1-bedroom	$1,110	$1,120	+$10 (+0.9%)
2-bedroom	$1,290	$1,290	$0 (0%)
3-bedroom	$1,670	$1,670	$0 (0%)
4-bedroom	$2,040	$2,030	-$10 (-0.5%)

The FMR is not what the voucher pays. Each housing authority sets its own payment standard. The basic range is 90% to 110% of the applicable FMR or SAFMR, with exceptions and Moving to Work policies that may differ. A HUD effective date is not a household rent-change notice. Confirm the adopted schedule and its application to your lease or reexamination with your agency.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2026 and FY2027, huduser.gov.

Illustration: 90% to 110% of the HUD benchmark (2 BR)

These percentages illustrate the basic payment-standard range, not a verified agency schedule. ZIP-based policies, approved exceptions and Moving to Work rules can differ.

Low (90%)

$1,160

FMR (100%)

$1,290

High (110%)

$1,420

Gross rent includes the applicable allowance for tenant-paid utilities. Ask your administering agency for the adopted standard and household affordability calculation; neither the HUD benchmark nor this illustration is a lease approval.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 47448 at $1,290 is $246 lower than the Brown County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,536. The difference describes HUD benchmarks, not a reduction in your voucher. Confirm the applicable schedule with the agency administering your assistance.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 47448?

Yes. Indiana law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 47448 can legally decline Section 8 applicants. Listing on a voucher-friendly marketplace is the fastest way to find the landlords who do accept.

Ind. Code §36-1-3-8.5 (2015)

Passed to block a proposed Indianapolis ordinance. PRRAC Appendix B (March 2026).

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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 47448?: For ZIP 47448 in Brown County, IN, the FY2027 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,290 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of this HUD benchmark is roughly $1,160 to $1,420. This modeled range is not the agency's adopted schedule. The agency calculates assistance using its applicable standard, household income and unit details; gross rent includes the allowance for tenant-paid utilities.
What are the FY2027 HUD rent benchmarks for ZIP 47448?: HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 47448, by bedroom size: studio $1,000, 1-bedroom $1,120, 2-bedroom $1,290, 3-bedroom $1,670, 4-bedroom $2,030. A ZIP benchmark helps compare locations but does not establish what a voucher pays. The administering agency's adopted schedule, program rules and household calculation determine assistance.

Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 47448

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