FY2027 Small Area FMR · Fort Wayne, IN
ZIP 46835 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 46835 (Fort Wayne, IN) is $1,410 a month, up 14.6% from FY2026. That is 13% above 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 46835 sits in the Fort Wayne, IN area
Of the 63 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 46835 has the 10th 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 $1,269 and $1,551 for two bedrooms.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,160 | $1,044 – $1,276 | $1,025 | $990 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,160 | $1,044 – $1,276 | $1,026 | $1,010 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,410 | $1,269 – $1,551 | $1,248 | $1,230 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,730 | $1,557 – $1,903 | $1,534 | $1,530 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,900 | $1,710 – $2,090 | $1,679 | $1,670 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,410 needs about $56,400 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 46835 lies mainly in Allen 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 46835?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 46835 are $1,160 (studio), $1,160 (1 BR), $1,410 (2 BR), $1,730 (3 BR) and $1,900 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 46835?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 46835 that range is $1,269 to $1,551 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 46835?
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.