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Housing Authority of the City of Elkhart
Housing Authority of the City of Elkhart is based in Elkhart, Elkhart County, IN and administers 738 Section 8 vouchers and 672 public housing units.
HUD PHA code IN026. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,239. Occupancy: 88%. ZIP codes served: 17.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01.
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | 110% of FMR |
| 1 bedroom | 110% of FMR |
| 2 bedroom | 110% of FMR |
| 3 bedroom | 110% of FMR |
| 4 bedroom | 110% of FMR |
| 5 bedroom | 110% of FMR |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Multi-Family), effective 2025-07-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $21 | $30 | $41 | $50 | $64 |
| Heating (Bottled Gas) | $74 | $96 | $132 | $169 | $216 |
| Heating (Electric) | $71 | $101 | $131 | $157 | $194 |
| Heating (Electric Heat Pump) | $36 | $50 | $65 | $79 | $97 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $2 | $3 | $4 | $6 | $7 |
| Cooking (Bottled Gas) | $8 | $12 | $16 | $20 | $26 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $7 | $13 | $15 | $18 | $24 |
| Other Electric | $42 | $53 | $64 | $74 | $91 |
| Air Conditioning | $12 | $18 | $24 | $29 | $39 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $24 | $27 | $30 | $34 | $38 |
| Water Heating (Bottled Gas) | $23 | $34 | $44 | $56 | $72 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $27 | $38 | $49 | $58 | $74 |
| Water Heating (Electric Heat Pump) | $13 | $19 | $25 | $29 | $37 |
| Water | $12 | $17 | $22 | $26 | $33 |
| Sewer | $27 | $31 | $37 | $41 | $47 |
| Trash | $24 | $24 | $24 | $24 | $24 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Latest from Housing Authority of the City of Elkhart
- Accepting Foster Youth Initiative Voucher ApplicationsThe Housing Authority of the City of Elkhart is now accepting applications for the Foster Youth Initiative Voucher program.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46507 | $1,030 | $1,070 | $1,280 | $1,690 | $1,790 |
| 46514 | $1,060 | $1,100 | $1,320 | $1,740 | $1,850 |
| 46516 | $990 | $1,030 | $1,230 | $1,620 | $1,720 |
| 46517 | $890 | $1,000 | $1,170 | $1,460 | $1,550 |
| 46526 | $1,070 | $1,110 | $1,330 | $1,750 | $1,860 |
| 46528 | $1,020 | $1,060 | $1,270 | $1,680 | $1,780 |
| 46530 | $1,410 | $1,630 | $1,910 | $2,320 | $2,520 |
| 46540 | $1,070 | $1,110 | $1,340 | $1,760 | $1,870 |
| 46542 | $910 | $920 | $1,200 | $1,460 | $1,580 |
| 46543 | $1,000 | $1,030 | $1,270 | $1,620 | $1,740 |
| 46550 | $880 | $1,000 | $1,170 | $1,420 | $1,540 |
| 46553 | $990 | $1,030 | $1,230 | $1,620 | $1,720 |
| 46561 | $1,060 | $1,210 | $1,420 | $1,740 | $1,880 |
| 46565 | $880 | $900 | $1,070 | $1,400 | $1,430 |
| 46567 | $880 | $900 | $1,130 | $1,400 | $1,490 |
| 46573 | $1,020 | $1,080 | $1,290 | $1,680 | $1,780 |
| 46767 | $880 | $900 | $1,080 | $1,400 | $1,800 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the City of Elkhart
1396 Benham Ave, Elkhart, IN 46516
Phone: (574) 295-8392
Official website: ehai.org
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About Housing Authority of the City of Elkhart
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City of Elkhart operates 672 public housing units and administers 738 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,239 households. With an occupancy rate of 88%, the authority runs a combined program, managing both public housing and voucher assistance.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of the City of Elkhart ranks 17th in Indiana by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 44 authorities in the state. This places it in the middle tier, alongside other significant providers in the region. The authority's voucher count reflects its substantial role in providing housing assistance to the local community.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Elkhart ranges from $960 to $1,860, with an average of $1,205. This is slightly above the state average of $1,145. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 46530 at $1,860, while the lowest is in ZIP code 46565 at $960.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.