What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Brown County, OH HUD Metro FMR Area?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Brown County, OH HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,008 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $797, 1-bedroom is $802, 3-bedroom is $1,361, and 4-bedroom is $1,691.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Brown County, OH HUD Metro FMR Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $40,320 per year ($3,360 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,008 in Brown County, OH HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Brown County, OH HUD Metro FMR Area

The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:

Studio

$797

1BR

$802

2BR

$1,008

3BR

$1,361

4BR

$1,691

Hours/week at min wage

73 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $10.70/hr (OH)

National rank

#539

of 661 U.S. metros (top 82% most expensive)

YoY change (2BR)

+6.4%

+$61 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +36.6%

Voucher payment standard

$907–$1,109

PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR

Brown County, OH HUD Metro FMR Area

Metropolitan area · OH · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents

FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$797	$9,564
1-Bedroom	$802	$9,624
2-Bedroom	$1,008	$12,096
3-Bedroom	$1,361	$16,332
4-Bedroom	$1,691	$20,292

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $713 → FY2026 $1,008

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$797	$802	$1,008	$1,361	$1,691
FY2025	$726	$731	$947	$1,273	$1,548
FY2024	$668	$672	$883	$1,129	$1,351
FY2023	$666	$670	$882	$1,104	$1,247
FY2022	$527	$603	$793	$980	$1,075
FY2021	$487	$560	$738	$927	$1,001
FY2020	$471	$541	$713	$933	$966

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $85,000

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$18,450	$21,640	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$30,700	$35,100	$39,500	$43,850	$47,400	$50,900
80% AMI (Low)	$49,150	$56,150	$63,150	$70,150	$75,800	$81,400

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$12,096/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

14.2% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$40,320/yr

$3,360/mo gross income

FY2026 LIHTC Maximum Rents

Maximum gross rents for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit units, by income band. Full LIHTC details →

AMI Band	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
50% AMI Maximum	$743	$850	$956	$1,147	$1,232
60% AMI Maximum	$892	$1,020	$1,147	$1,377	$1,478

FY2026 HOME Program Rent Limits

Maximum rents for HOME Investment Partnerships–funded units. High HOME rents apply to most assisted units; Low HOME rents apply to the lowest-income set-aside units. Full HOME rent details →

Limit Type	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
High HOME Rent	$797	$802	$1,008	$1,361	$1,381
Low HOME Rent	$767	$877	$987	$1,096	$1,185

Compare Brown County, OH HUD Metro FMR Area With Other OH Metros

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Counties in This FMR Area

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