Section 8 · IN
Section 8 rent — Lake County, IN (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Lake County, IN, shown as HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent by bedroom count. The local housing authority sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of this figure, so the actual voucher amount for a unit can be up to 10% above or below it.
Section 8 rent by bedroom
FY2026 Fair Market Rent in Lake County, IN, and the 90-110% payment standard band the local PHA can set for each bedroom count.
| Bedroom | FY2026 FMR | Payment standard (90-110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $959 | $863 – $1,055 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,082 | $974 – $1,190 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,317 | $1,185 – $1,449 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,612 | $1,451 – $1,773 |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,744 | $1,570 – $1,918 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 46303, 46307, 46308, 46311, 46312, 46319, 46320, 46321, 46322, 46323, 46324, 46325, 46327, 46342, 46355, 46356, 46373, 46375, 46376, 46377, 46394, 46401, 46402, 46403, 46404, 46405, 46406, 46407, 46408, 46409, 46410, 46411.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,317/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,185 – $1,449
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Lake County, IN?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Lake County is $1,317. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,185 to $1,449 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Lake County?
Each public housing authority chooses a payment standard between 90% and 110% of the county FMR published by HUD. The PHA then pays payment standard minus the tenant's roughly 30% share, capped at the contract rent.
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