Elkhart 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 | $968/mo | $871 – $1,065/mo |
| 1 BR | $992/mo | $893 – $1,091/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,183/mo | $1,065 – $1,301/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,553/mo | $1,398 – $1,708/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,581/mo | $1,423 – $1,739/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Elkhart County, IN (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Elkhart County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Elkhart County
- Housing Authority of the City of Elkhart
1396 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN, 46516 · 5742958392
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Elkhart 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 | $31,500 |
| 2 people | $36,000 |
| 3 people | $40,500 |
| 4 people | $44,950 |
| 5 people | $48,550 |
| 6 people | $52,150 |
| 7 people | $55,750 |
| 8 people | $59,350 |
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 Elkhart 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.
GREEN OAKS OF GOSHEN
282 JOHNSTON STREET, GOSHEN, IN, 46528120 income-restricted units49 studio, 71 1BRBuilt 20249% LIHTCCompliance through ~2054- Elderly
JUSTUS & GREYSTONE 4%
SCATTERED SITES, SCATTERED, IN, 46550212 income-restricted units4 studio, 102 1BR, 72 2BR, 18 3BR, 16 4BR+Built 20229% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052 JUSTUS & GREYSTONE 4%
SCATTERED SITES, SCATTERED, IN, 4655016 income-restricted units4 1BR, 4 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20224% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052JUSTUS & GREYSTONE 4%
SCATTERED SITES, SCATTERED, IN, 4655024 income-restricted units8 1BR, 16 2BRBuilt 20224% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052JUSTUS & GREYSTONE 9%
SCATTERED SITES, SCATTERED, IN, 46550124 income-restricted units30 1BR, 68 2BR, 18 3BR, 8 4BR+Built 2022Compliance through ~2052JUSTUS AND GREYSTONE 4%
SCATTERED SITES, SCATTERED, IN, 46550288 income-restricted units4 studio, 130 1BR, 106 2BR, 30 3BR, 18 4BR+Built 20229% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052HELLENIC SENIOR LIVING OF ELKHART
2528 BYPASS RD, ELKHART, IN, 46514136 income-restricted units52 studio, 84 1BRBuilt 20199% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049CRYSTAL VALLEY MANOR
114 KRIDER DRIVE, MIDDLEBURY, IN, 4654040 income-restricted units32 1BR, 8 2BRBuilt 20184% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048GARDEN VIEW SENIOR APARTMENTS
1119 N MAIN, ELKHART, IN, 4651455 income-restricted units13 1BR, 42 2BRBuilt 20184% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048RIVER RUN APARTMENTS
740 PRAIRIE ST, ELKHART, IN, 46516120 income-restricted units30 1BR, 60 2BR, 30 3BRBuilt 20169% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046HAWKS ARTS AND ENTERPRISE CENTER
215 W MADISON ST, GOSHEN, IN, 4652635 income-restricted units of 37 total6 1BR, 29 2BRBuilt 20154% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045HAWKS ARTS & ENTERPRISE CENTER
214 W JEFFERSON ST, GOSHEN, IN, 4652633 income-restricted units of 35 totalBuilt 2013Compliance through ~2043MAPLE COURT PLACE
2932 ELKHART RD, GOSHEN, IN, 4652660 income-restricted units6 1BR, 24 2BR, 24 3BR, 6 4BR+Built 2011Compliance through ~2041ASHTON PINES PHASE II
4353 BALSAM FIR LN, ELKHART, IN, 46517144 income-restricted units48 1BR, 48 2BR, 32 3BR, 16 4BR+Built 20109% LIHTCCompliance through ~2040ROOSEVELT CENTER
215 E INDIANA AVE, ELKHART, IN, 4651633 income-restricted units of 35 total6 1BR, 22 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038THE WATER TOWER PLACE APTS
320 LA SALLE ST, ELKHART, IN, 4651644 income-restricted units9 1BR, 40 2BR, 3 3BRBuilt 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038LINCOLN AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT
112 E LINCOLN AVE, GOSHEN, IN, 4652828 income-restricted units6 studio, 9 1BR, 13 2BRBuilt 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037NORTH LAKE APTS
25800 BROOKSTREAM CIR, ELKHART, IN, 46514167 income-restricted units of 192 total48 1BR, 92 2BR, 52 3BRBuilt 20049% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034ARBORS AT RIVERBEND
55752 ASH RD, OSCEOLA, IN, 46561184 income-restricted units8 1BR, 96 2BR, 56 3BR, 24 4BR+Built 20039% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033ASHTON PINES PHASE I
4353 BALSAM FIR LN, ELKHART, IN, 46517106 income-restricted units of 144 total48 1BR, 56 2BR, 40 3BRBuilt 20034% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033MAIN STREET MANOR
401 N MAIN ST, NAPPANEE, IN, 4655022 income-restricted units14 1BR, 8 2BRBuilt 2003Compliance through ~2033TOWN & COUNTRY
1221 GEORGIA BLVD, ELKHART, IN, 4651472 income-restricted units48 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 2002Compliance through ~2032- 188 income-restricted units60 1BR, 64 2BR, 64 3BRBuilt 20029% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032
ARBOR RIDGE APTS
413 ARBOR CT, GOSHEN, IN, 4652872 income-restricted units of 75 total8 1BR, 40 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 19994% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029HOMESTEAD APTS
502 BLOOMINGDALE DR, BRISTOL, IN, 4650724 income-restricted units8 1BR, 16 2BRBuilt 19959% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025
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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