Section 8 in Indiana: FMR & Landlord Guide
39,431 active Housing Choice Vouchers across 22 metros. Pick a market below for FY2026 Fair Market Rent, voucher counts, housing authorities and wait-list status.
Can a Indiana landlord refuse Section 8?
Yes. Indiana state law explicitly preempts local ordinances requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords may legally decline Section 8 applicants.
Informational only, not legal advice. Verify current status before making a leasing decision.
Section 8 markets in Indiana
Sorted by active voucher count. Each metro page has HUD FY2026 FMR by bedroom, the housing authorities that administer vouchers there, and wait-list status.
Indianapolis, IN
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 26900
17,601 vouchersFort Wayne, IN
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 23060
3,563 vouchersEvansville, IN
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 21780
3,085 vouchersSouth Bend, IN
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 43780
2,843 vouchersBloomington, IN
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 14020
1,696 vouchersLafayette, IN
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 29200
1,409 vouchersMuncie, IN
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 34620
1,194 vouchersTerre Haute, IN
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 45460
1,186 vouchersKokomo, IN
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 29020
1,106 vouchersColumbus, IN
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 18020
750 vouchersElkhart, IN
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 21140
738 vouchersVincennes, IN
Micropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 47180
714 vouchersCrawfordsville, IN
Micropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 18820
699 vouchersWarsaw, IN
Micropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 47700
517 vouchersMarion, IN
Micropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 31980
509 vouchersMichigan City, IN
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 33140
377 vouchersNew Castle, IN
Micropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 35220
310 vouchersLogansport, IN
Micropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 30900
307 vouchersRichmond, IN
Micropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 39980
277 vouchersPeru, IN
Micropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 37940
216 vouchersBedford, IN
Micropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 13260
172 vouchersSeymour, IN
Micropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 42980
162 vouchers
Section 8 landlord tools
Whether you’re researching a specific address or preparing for HQS inspection, the Indiana data feeds directly into the tools below.