De Kalb County, IN
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $688/mo | $619 – $757/mo |
| 1 BR | $732/mo | $659 – $805/mo |
| 2 BR | $960/mo | $864 – $1,056/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,195/mo | $1,076 – $1,315/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,271/mo | $1,144 – $1,398/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — De Kalb County, IN (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for De Kalb County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Finding the housing authority
We don't have a housing authority on file for De Kalb County yet. Use the Housing Authority Finder with a local ZIP code to locate the agency that administers vouchers here.
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in De Kalb County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $32,200 |
| 2 people | $36,800 |
| 3 people | $41,400 |
| 4 people | $46,000 |
| 5 people | $49,700 |
| 6 people | $53,400 |
| 7 people | $57,050 |
| 8 people | $60,750 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in De Kalb County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
HOPE'S LANDING
100 S DUESENBERG DR, AUBURN, IN, 4670648 income-restricted units10 1BR, 38 2BRBuilt 20164% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046JERRY JUNCTION
1250 ROHM DR, AUBURN, IN, 4670657 income-restricted units1 1BR, 12 2BR, 40 3BR, 7 4BR+Built 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038BETZ SENIOR VILLAS
2106 2108 DORIS DR, AUBURN, IN, 4670632 income-restricted units of 38 total6 1BR, 32 2BRBuilt 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038CONNIE JEAN CROSSING PHASE II
1400 CONNIE JEAN XING, GARRETT, IN, 4673830 income-restricted units of 32 total4 1BR, 16 2BR, 8 3BR, 4 4BR+Built 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037CONNIE JEAN CROSSING PHASE I
1400 CONNIE JEAN XING, GARRETT, IN, 4673832 income-restricted units4 1BR, 16 2BR, 8 3BR, 4 4BR+Built 20064% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036SACRED HEART APTS
220 S IJAMS ST, GARRETT, IN, 4673842 income-restricted units20 1BR, 22 2BRBuilt 2003Compliance through ~2033INDIAN TERRACE VILLAS IV
901 MARTZ DR, AUBURN, IN, 4670612 income-restricted units12 2BRBuilt 1993Compliance through ~2023INDIAN TERRACE VILLAS V
813 MARTZ DR, AUBURN, IN, 4670612 income-restricted units12 2BRBuilt 1993Compliance through ~2023
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
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