How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 47948?

For ZIP 47948 in Newton County, IN, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $960 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $865 to $1,055 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 47948?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 47948, by bedroom size: studio $700, 1-bedroom $780, 2-bedroom $960, 3-bedroom $1,180, 4-bedroom $1,280. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 47948

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 47948 in Newton 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

$700

1 BR

$780

2 BR

$960

3 BR

$1,180

4 BR

$1,280

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%)

$865

FMR (100%)

$960

High (110%)

$1,055

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 47948 at $960 is $357 lower than the Newton County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,317. 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 47948?

Yes. Indiana law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 47948 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 47948?: For ZIP 47948 in Newton County, IN, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $960 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $865 to $1,055 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 47948?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 47948, by bedroom size: studio $700, 1-bedroom $780, 2-bedroom $960, 3-bedroom $1,180, 4-bedroom $1,280. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

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Newton County overview All of Indiana

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 47948 maps to Newton County, IN · FIPS 18111. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.