Section 8 in Michigan City, IN: FMR & Landlord Guide
Michigan City-La Porte, IN metro area (CBSA 33140). FY2026 Fair Market Rents, active voucher counts, housing authorities and wait-list status, and source-of-income law. Every figure below links back to its source.
Fair Market Rent by bedroom count
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards (what a PHA actually pays) are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at PHA discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $874 | $787 – $961 |
| 1-bedroom | $953 | $858 – $1,048 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,152 | $1,037 – $1,267 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,454 | $1,309 – $1,599 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,680 | $1,512 – $1,848 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Michigan City, IN covers up to $1,152 in gross rent (before the tenant’s utility allowance). Between the low and high end of the range: $1,037–$1,267.
Voucher demand in this metro
Aggregated from HUD Public Housing Authority data (FY2026). High utilization means voucher holders are placed and reliably paying rent, a stable but competitive tenant pool for accepting landlords.
Housing authorities serving Michigan City, IN
1 PHA administer vouchers in this metro. Contact the PHA that covers the specific address you’re considering.
- Status unknown
Housing Authority of the City of Michigan City
Michigan City, IN · IN019 · 377 HCV units
Source-of-income law in IN
IN state law explicitly preempts local ordinances requiring voucher acceptance. Landlords may legally decline Section 8 tenants.
IC 36-1-24 · view statute →
Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change; verify current status before making a leasing decision.
Analyze a specific Michigan City, IN property
Look up the address’s SAFMR (ZIP-level rent), plug the numbers into the voucher-vs-market analyzer, and check the HQS pre-inspection list before scheduling.