Howard 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 | $884/mo | $796 – $972/mo |
| 1 BR | $890/mo | $801 – $979/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,123/mo | $1,011 – $1,235/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,388/mo | $1,249 – $1,527/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,567/mo | $1,410 – $1,724/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Howard County, IN (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Howard County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Howard County
- Kokomo Housing Authority
210 E Taylor St, Kokomo, IN, 46901 · 7654593162
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Howard 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 | $33,350 |
| 2 people | $38,100 |
| 3 people | $42,850 |
| 4 people | $47,600 |
| 5 people | $51,450 |
| 6 people | $55,250 |
| 7 people | $59,050 |
| 8 people | $62,850 |
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 Howard 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.
- Elderly
KHA RAD I
SCATTERED SITES, KOKOMO, IN, 46901335 income-restricted units204 1BR, 117 2BR, 3 3BR, 1 4BR+Built 20239% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053 KHA RAD I
SCATTERED SITES, KOKOMO, IN, 46901335 income-restricted units214 1BR, 117 2BR, 3 3BR, 1 4BR+Built 20239% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053TRAILSIDE COMMONS
713 N PURDUM ST, KOKOMO, IN, 4690135 income-restricted units5 1BR, 20 2BR, 10 3BRBuilt 20214% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051TRAILSIDE TOWNHOMES
SCATTERED SITES, KOKOMO, IN, 4690245 income-restricted units45 3BRBuilt 20204% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050UNION AT WASHINGTON
918 N WASHINGTON ST, KOKOMO, IN, 4690151 income-restricted units1 studio, 50 3BRBuilt 20204% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050- Elderly
SILVER BIRCH OF KOKOMO
408 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET, KOKOMO, IN, 46901-5344119 income-restricted units49 studio, 70 1BRBuilt 20189% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048 APPERSON WAY APARTMENTS
600 N APPERSON WAY, KOKOMO, IN, 4690169 income-restricted units28 1BR, 24 2BR, 17 3BRBuilt 20174% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047WATER TOWER PLACE AT KINGSTON SQUARE
1495 N WEBSTER ST, KOKOMO, IN, 4690168 income-restricted units34 2BR, 34 3BRBuilt 20134% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043WASHINGTON STREET SENIOR RESIDENCE
400 N WASHINGTON ST, KOKOMO, IN, 4690154 income-restricted units27 1BR, 27 2BRBuilt 20134% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043BRENTWOOD GREENE
1534 E DODGE ST, KOKOMO, IN, 4690260 income-restricted units30 1BR, 30 2BRBuilt 2010Compliance through ~2040KOKOMO MANOR APTS
510 ELK DR, KOKOMO, IN, 46902130 income-restricted units48 1BR, 61 2BR, 21 3BRBuilt 20059% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035THE PILLARS
412 PILLARS PL, KOKOMO, IN, 4690225 income-restricted units25 1BRBuilt 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035
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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