FY2027 Small Area FMR · Ferdinand, IN
ZIP 47532 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 47532 (Ferdinand, IN) is $1,070 a month, up 3.9% from FY2026. That is 6% above the Dubois County, IN area-wide FMR of $1,014.
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 47532 sits in the Dubois County, IN area
Of the 15 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 47532 has the 4th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Dubois 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 $1,014 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,070 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 47532 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Perry County, IN (same figures) and Spencer 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 | $790 | $711 – $869 | $759 | $740 |
| 1 bedroom | $810 | $729 – $891 | $775 | $790 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,070 | $963 – $1,177 | $1,014 | $1,030 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,420 | $1,278 – $1,562 | $1,351 | $1,440 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,720 | $1,548 – $1,892 | $1,695 | $1,700 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,070 needs about $42,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $96,100 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $76,900. ZIP code 47532 lies mainly in Dubois County, Spencer County and Perry County. See the Dubois 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 47532?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 47532 are $790 (studio), $810 (1 BR), $1,070 (2 BR), $1,420 (3 BR) and $1,720 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 47532?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 47532 that range is $963 to $1,177 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 47532?
The FY2026 income limits of the Dubois County, IN area apply: median family income $96,100, low-income (80%) limit $76,900 for a family of four.