FY2027 Small Area FMR · Sumava Resorts, IN
ZIP 46379 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 46379 (Sumava Resorts, IN) is $1,270 a month, up 4.1% from FY2026. That is 11% 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.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 46379 sits in the Gary, IN area
Of the 59 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 46379 has the 42nd 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 $1,143 and $1,397 for two bedrooms.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $990 | $891 – $1,089 | $1,117 | $890 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,040 | $936 – $1,144 | $1,176 | $1,010 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,270 | $1,143 – $1,397 | $1,429 | $1,220 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,540 | $1,386 – $1,694 | $1,739 | $1,490 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,680 | $1,512 – $1,848 | $1,898 | $1,620 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,270 needs about $50,800 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 46379 lies mainly in Newton County. See the Gary, IN metro page for the full income limits table and the household check.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 46379?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 46379 are $990 (studio), $1,040 (1 BR), $1,270 (2 BR), $1,540 (3 BR) and $1,680 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 46379?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 46379 that range is $1,143 to $1,397 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 46379?
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.