Tippecanoe 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 | $894/mo | $805 – $983/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,032/mo | $929 – $1,135/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,242/mo | $1,118 – $1,366/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,489/mo | $1,340 – $1,638/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,992/mo | $1,793 – $2,191/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Tippecanoe County, IN (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Tippecanoe County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Tippecanoe County
- Housing Authority of the City of Lafayette
2601 Greenbush St, Lafayette, IN, 47904 · 7657711300
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Tippecanoe 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 | $34,850 |
| 2 people | $39,850 |
| 3 people | $44,800 |
| 4 people | $49,800 |
| 5 people | $53,800 |
| 6 people | $57,800 |
| 7 people | $61,800 |
| 8 people | $65,750 |
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 Tippecanoe 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.
FRIENDSHIP HOUSE
1010 CUMBERLAND AV, WEST LAFAYETTE, IN, 47906174 income-restricted units170 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 2021Compliance through ~2051H38 EAST APARTMENTS
3791 WINSTON DRIVE, LAFAYETTE, IN, 4790532 income-restricted units4 1BR, 16 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 2020Compliance through ~2050OTTERBEIN COMMONS
706 EAST OXFORD STREET, OTTERBEIN, IN, 4797032 income-restricted units4 1BR, 25 2BR, 3 3BRBuilt 20204% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050BRIARWOOD APARTMENTS OF LAFAYETTE
1750 WINDMERE DR, LAFAYETTE, IN, 47905100 income-restricted units40 1BR, 40 2BR, 20 3BRBuilt 20209% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050OVERLOOK POINTE APARTMENTS
726 ELSTON RD, LAFAYETTE, IN, 47909248 income-restricted units72 1BR, 96 2BR, 56 3BR, 24 4BR+Built 20204% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050UNION PLACE APARTMENTS
1200 UNION STREET, LAFAYETTE, IN, 4790440 income-restricted units40 1BRBuilt 20194% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049GLASSWATER CREEK OF LAFAYETTE
208 BECK LN, LAFAYETTE, IN, 47909133 income-restricted units57 studio, 76 1BRBuilt 20189% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048CLAYSTONE AT THE CROSSING I (ROMNEY MEADOWS)
548 WESTCHESTER LN, LAFAYETTE, IN, 47909183 income-restricted units26 1BR, 112 2BR, 43 3BR, 2 4BR+Built 20169% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046CLAYSTONE AT THE CROSSING II (ROMNEY MEADOWS)
2905 WESTCHESTER LN W, LAFAYETTE, IN, 47909141 income-restricted units24 1BR, 89 2BR, 28 3BRBuilt 20169% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046COPPER GATE APTS
3140 COPPERGATE DR, LAFAYETTE, IN, 4790912 income-restricted unitsBuilt 20149% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044CHATHAM SQUARE
3619 CHAMPLAIN ST, LAFAYETTE, IN, 4790589 income-restricted units16 1BR, 44 2BR, 24 3BR, 5 4BR+Built 20124% LIHTCCompliance through ~2042CHAPELGATE PARK SENIOR APTS
3050 CHAPEL GATE WAY, WEST LAFAYETTE, IN, 4790635 income-restricted units35 2BRBuilt 20114% LIHTCCompliance through ~2041CHAPELGATE PARK APTS
3151 CHAPEL GATE WAY, WEST LAFAYETTE, IN, 4790680 income-restricted units16 1BR, 32 2BR, 24 3BR, 8 4BR+Built 20094% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039HISTORIC JEFF CENTRE
619 N NINTH ST, LAFAYETTE, IN, 4790470 income-restricted units of 74 total6 studio, 60 1BR, 8 2BRBuilt 20049% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034PEARL APTS
600 S ST, LAFAYETTE, IN, 4790118 income-restricted units of 29 total2 studio, 8 1BR, 19 2BRBuilt 19994% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029ENTERPRISE APTS
1015 MAIN ST, LAFAYETTE, IN, 4790110 income-restricted units2 studio, 8 1BRBuilt 19964% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026DEERFIELD COMMONS APTS
1725 WINDEMERE CT, LAFAYETTE, IN, 4790596 income-restricted units of 98 total16 studio, 16 1BR, 32 2BR, 34 3BRBuilt 19934% LIHTCCompliance 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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