FY2027 Small Area FMR · Grovertown, IN
ZIP 46531 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 46531 (Grovertown, IN) is $1,250 a month, down 9.4% from FY2026. That is 15% above the Marshall County, IN area-wide FMR of $1,088.
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 46531 sits in the Marshall County, IN area
Of the 16 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 46531 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Marshall County, 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 $1,088 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,250 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 46531 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Starke County, 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 | $900 | $810 – $990 | $814 | $990 |
| 1 bedroom | $950 | $855 – $1,045 | $877 | $1,050 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,250 | $1,125 – $1,375 | $1,088 | $1,380 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,500 | $1,350 – $1,650 | $1,296 | $1,660 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,980 | $1,782 – $2,178 | $1,430 | $2,190 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,250 needs about $50,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $93,300 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $74,650. ZIP code 46531 lies mainly in Starke County and Marshall County. See the Marshall County, 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 46531?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 46531 are $900 (studio), $950 (1 BR), $1,250 (2 BR), $1,500 (3 BR) and $1,980 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 46531?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 46531 that range is $1,125 to $1,375 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 46531?
The FY2026 income limits of the Marshall County, IN area apply: median family income $93,300, low-income (80%) limit $74,650 for a family of four.