Program: Combined · Public housing units: 156 · Section 8 vouchers: 310 · Households served: 460 · Occupancy: 98% · ZIP codes served: 23
The New Castle Housing Authority operates 156 public housing units and administers 310 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 460 households. With an occupancy rate of 98%, the authority offers both public housing and voucher programs, making it a significant resource for affordable housing in Henry County, Indiana.
The New Castle Housing Authority ranks 26th in the state of Indiana by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 44 housing authorities. This places it in the middle tier of Indiana's voucher programs. While it is not the largest, it provides substantial support to the community, ensuring that a considerable number of families have access to affordable housing.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $960 to $1350, with an average of $1075. This is slightly below the state average of $1145. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 46056 at $1350, while the lowest is in ZIP code 47346 at $960.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46056 | $1,120 | $1,120 | $1,470 | $1,920 | $1,940 |
| 46117 | $950 | $1,020 | $1,230 | $1,530 | $1,780 |
| 46148 | $870 | $880 | $1,110 | $1,320 | $1,560 |
| 46186 | $1,080 | $1,140 | $1,410 | $1,810 | $2,020 |
| 47302 | $870 | $880 | $1,110 | $1,390 | $1,830 |
| 47327 | $770 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,290 | $1,340 |
| 47334 | $840 | $850 | $1,070 | $1,340 | $1,760 |
| 47337 | $1,140 | $1,150 | $1,440 | $1,720 | $1,890 |
| 47344 | $830 | $830 | $1,040 | $1,240 | $1,360 |
| 47346 | $770 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,290 | $1,340 |
| 47351 | $1,020 | $1,030 | $1,290 | $1,540 | $1,700 |
| 47352 | $800 | $810 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,340 |
| 47354 | $1,020 | $1,160 | $1,360 | $1,700 | $1,840 |
| 47356 | $820 | $830 | $1,090 | $1,440 | $1,520 |
| 47360 | $960 | $960 | $1,210 | $1,440 | $1,590 |
| 47361 | $900 | $900 | $1,130 | $1,350 | $1,490 |
| 47362 | $810 | $810 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,340 |
| 47366 | $1,150 | $1,150 | $1,450 | $1,740 | $1,910 |
| 47384 | $900 | $940 | $1,140 | $1,410 | $1,620 |
| 47385 | $810 | $810 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,340 |
| 47386 | $850 | $850 | $1,070 | $1,310 | $1,560 |
| 47387 | $1,210 | $1,210 | $1,520 | $1,810 | $2,000 |
| 47388 | $940 | $950 | $1,190 | $1,420 | $1,560 |
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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