South Bend, IN Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in South Bend ranges from $1,170 (ZIP 46601) to $1,770 (ZIP 46617), with a median of $1,250 across 14 ZIP codes. HUD sets these per ZIP code (Small Area Fair Market Rents), so they differ across the city.
These are HUD's figures, effective 2026-10-01. A housing authority sets its own payment standard, normally between 90% and 110% of them (higher with HUD approval or as a disability accommodation). The voucher then pays the lower of that standard or the gross rent, minus your total tenant payment (generally 30% of adjusted monthly income).
| ZIP | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46601 | $810 | $1,000 | $1,170 | $1,420 | $1,540 |
| 46613 | $900 | $1,050 | $1,220 | $1,480 | $1,600 |
| 46614 | $810 | $1,000 | $1,170 | $1,420 | $1,540 |
| 46615 | $870 | $1,010 | $1,180 | $1,430 | $1,550 |
| 46616 | $940 | $1,100 | $1,280 | $1,550 | $1,680 |
| 46617 | $1,300 | $1,520 | $1,770 | $2,140 | $2,330 |
| 46619 | $870 | $1,020 | $1,190 | $1,440 | $1,560 |
| 46624 | $890 | $1,040 | $1,210 | $1,460 | $1,590 |
| 46628 | $960 | $1,120 | $1,310 | $1,590 | $1,720 |
| 46634 | $940 | $1,100 | $1,280 | $1,550 | $1,680 |
| 46635 | $850 | $1,000 | $1,170 | $1,420 | $1,540 |
| 46637 | $1,040 | $1,220 | $1,420 | $1,720 | $1,870 |
| 46660 | $940 | $1,100 | $1,280 | $1,550 | $1,680 |
| 46680 | $940 | $1,100 | $1,280 | $1,550 | $1,680 |
Income limits: St. Joseph County
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