FY2027 Small Area FMR · West Lafayette, IN
ZIP 47906 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 47906 (West Lafayette, IN) is $1,350 a month, up 6.3% from FY2026. That is 33% above the Warren 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 47906 sits in the Warren County, IN area
Of the 11 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 47906 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Warren 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 $1,350 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 47906 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN (same figures) and White 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 | $1,000 | $900 – $1,100 | $750 | $910 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,130 | $1,017 – $1,243 | $892 | $1,060 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,350 | $1,215 – $1,485 | $1,014 | $1,270 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,610 | $1,449 – $1,771 | $1,328 | $1,520 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,260 | $2,034 – $2,486 | $1,333 | $2,040 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,350 needs about $54,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $110,900 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $84,950. ZIP code 47906 lies mainly in Tippecanoe County, White County and Warren County. See the Warren 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 47906?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 47906 are $1,000 (studio), $1,130 (1 BR), $1,350 (2 BR), $1,610 (3 BR) and $2,260 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 47906?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 47906 that range is $1,215 to $1,485 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 47906?
The FY2026 income limits of the Warren County, IN area apply: median family income $110,900, low-income (80%) limit $84,950 for a family of four.