FY2027 Small Area FMR · Lake Village, IN
ZIP 46349 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 46349 (Lake Village, IN) is $1,200 a month, up 1.7% from FY2026. That is 16% below the Gary, IN area-wide FMR of $1,429.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
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Where 46349 sits in the Gary, IN area
Of the 59 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 46349 has the 49th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Gary, IN is one of the 65 metro areas where HUD requires Small Area FMRs for the Housing Choice Voucher program (designated 2016), so local housing agencies must set payment standards from this ZIP code's figure, normally between $1,080 and $1,320 for two bedrooms.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $940 | $846 – $1,034 | $1,117 | $860 |
| 1 bedroom | $990 | $891 – $1,089 | $1,176 | $970 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,200 | $1,080 – $1,320 | $1,429 | $1,180 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,460 | $1,314 – $1,606 | $1,739 | $1,440 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,590 | $1,431 – $1,749 | $1,898 | $1,560 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,200 needs about $48,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $100,900 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $80,700. ZIP code 46349 lies mainly in Newton County. See the Gary, IN metro 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 46349?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 46349 are $940 (studio), $990 (1 BR), $1,200 (2 BR), $1,460 (3 BR) and $1,590 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 46349?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 46349 that range is $1,080 to $1,320 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 46349?
The FY2026 income limits of the Gary, IN area apply: median family income $100,900, low-income (80%) limit $80,700 for a family of four.