FY2027 Small Area FMR · Edinburgh, IN
ZIP 46124 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 46124 (Edinburgh, IN) is $1,080 a month, down 1.8% from FY2026. That is 28% below the Columbus, IN area-wide FMR of $1,493.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 46124 sits in the Columbus, IN area
Of the 17 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 46124 has the 17th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Columbus, IN is not on HUD's list of mandatory Small Area FMR areas, so voucher payment standards here are normally based on the area-wide FMR of $1,493 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,080 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 46124 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Indianapolis-Carmel, IN (same figures). The figure that applies depends on which side of the line the home is.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $850 | $765 – $935 | $1,261 | $850 |
| 1 bedroom | $940 | $846 – $1,034 | $1,276 | $940 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,080 | $972 – $1,188 | $1,493 | $1,100 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,380 | $1,242 – $1,518 | $1,779 | $1,440 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,680 | $1,512 – $1,848 | $2,126 | $1,730 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,080 needs about $43,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $94,200 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $77,700. ZIP code 46124 lies mainly in Shelby County, Bartholomew County and Johnson County. See the Columbus, IN county page for the full income limits table and the household check.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 46124?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 46124 are $850 (studio), $940 (1 BR), $1,080 (2 BR), $1,380 (3 BR) and $1,680 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 46124?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 46124 that range is $972 to $1,188 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 46124?
The FY2026 income limits of the Columbus, IN area apply: median family income $94,200, low-income (80%) limit $77,700 for a family of four.