FY2027 Small Area FMR · Roanoke, IN
ZIP 46783 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 46783 (Roanoke, IN) is $1,060 a month, up 6.0% from FY2026. That is 15% below the Fort Wayne, IN area-wide FMR of $1,248.
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 46783 sits in the Fort Wayne, IN area
Of the 63 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 46783 has the 54th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Fort Wayne, IN is one of the 65 metro areas where HUD requires Small Area FMRs for the Housing Choice Voucher program (designated 2023), so local housing agencies must set payment standards from this ZIP code's figure, normally between $954 and $1,166 for two bedrooms.
ZIP code 46783 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Wells County, IN (same figures) and Huntington 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 | $840 | $756 – $924 | $1,025 | $760 |
| 1 bedroom | $850 | $765 – $935 | $1,026 | $790 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,060 | $954 – $1,166 | $1,248 | $1,000 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,340 | $1,206 – $1,474 | $1,534 | $1,260 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,560 | $1,404 – $1,716 | $1,679 | $1,440 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,060 needs about $42,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $95,100 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $76,100. ZIP code 46783 lies mainly in Huntington County, Allen County and Whitley County. See the Fort Wayne, 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 46783?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 46783 are $840 (studio), $850 (1 BR), $1,060 (2 BR), $1,340 (3 BR) and $1,560 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 46783?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 46783 that range is $954 to $1,166 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 46783?
The FY2026 income limits of the Fort Wayne, IN area apply: median family income $95,100, low-income (80%) limit $76,100 for a family of four.