FY2027 Small Area FMR · New Middletown, IN
ZIP 47160 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 47160 (New Middletown, IN) is $1,020 a month, down 4.7% from FY2026. That is 20% below the Louisville, KY-IN area-wide FMR of $1,276.
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 47160 sits in the Louisville, KY-IN area
Of the 130 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 47160 has the 117th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Louisville, KY-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 $918 and $1,122 for two bedrooms.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $780 | $702 – $858 | $976 | $800 |
| 1 bedroom | $850 | $765 – $935 | $1,058 | $880 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,020 | $918 – $1,122 | $1,276 | $1,070 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,300 | $1,170 – $1,430 | $1,629 | $1,390 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,500 | $1,350 – $1,650 | $1,874 | $1,590 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,020 needs about $40,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $99,000 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $79,200. ZIP code 47160 lies mainly in Harrison County. See the Louisville, KY-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 47160?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 47160 are $780 (studio), $850 (1 BR), $1,020 (2 BR), $1,300 (3 BR) and $1,500 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 47160?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 47160 that range is $918 to $1,122 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 47160?
The FY2026 income limits of the Louisville, KY-IN area apply: median family income $99,000, low-income (80%) limit $79,200 for a family of four.