Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 1,409 · Households served: 1,267 · Occupancy: 89% · ZIP codes served: 19
The Housing Authority of the City of Lafayette operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 1,409 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers serve 1,267 households, with an occupancy rate of 89%. The authority does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance through the Section 8 program.
Among the 44 housing authorities in Indiana, the Housing Authority of the City of Lafayette ranks 8th in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered. This places it in a significant position within the state, reflecting its substantial role in providing rental assistance to low-income families in Tippecanoe County and surrounding areas.
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area served by the Housing Authority of the City of Lafayette ranges from $1,050 to $1,270, with an average of $1,161. This is slightly above the state average of $1,145. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 47909, while the lowest is in ZIP code 47955.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46058 | $880 | $930 | $1,120 | $1,460 | $1,800 |
| 46923 | $810 | $930 | $1,120 | $1,350 | $1,800 |
| 47901 | $860 | $980 | $1,160 | $1,380 | $1,940 |
| 47904 | $850 | $970 | $1,150 | $1,370 | $1,920 |
| 47905 | $980 | $1,110 | $1,320 | $1,570 | $2,210 |
| 47906 | $1,000 | $1,130 | $1,350 | $1,610 | $2,260 |
| 47907 | $950 | $1,080 | $1,280 | $1,530 | $2,140 |
| 47909 | $950 | $1,080 | $1,290 | $1,540 | $2,160 |
| 47918 | $810 | $930 | $1,120 | $1,350 | $1,800 |
| 47920 | $890 | $960 | $1,190 | $1,430 | $1,800 |
| 47924 | $980 | $1,110 | $1,320 | $1,570 | $2,210 |
| 47930 | $910 | $980 | $1,190 | $1,490 | $1,820 |
| 47941 | $840 | $950 | $1,130 | $1,350 | $1,890 |
| 47955 | $920 | $930 | $1,120 | $1,390 | $1,800 |
| 47967 | $990 | $1,000 | $1,170 | $1,500 | $1,800 |
| 47970 | $810 | $930 | $1,120 | $1,350 | $1,800 |
| 47981 | $960 | $1,060 | $1,250 | $1,530 | $2,010 |
| 47983 | $950 | $1,080 | $1,290 | $1,540 | $2,160 |
| 47992 | $900 | $1,020 | $1,210 | $1,440 | $2,020 |
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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