FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Dayton-Kettering, OH MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$928
1BR
$1,009
2BR
$1,273
3BR
$1,651
4BR
$1,817
Hours/week at min wage
92 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $10.70/hr (OH)
National rank
#302
of 661 U.S. metros (top 47% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
+18.2%
+$196 vs FY2025
Voucher payment standard
$1,146–$1,400
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Dayton-Kettering, OH MSA
Metropolitan area · OH · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $928 | $11,136 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,009 | $12,108 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,273 | $15,276 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,651 | $19,812 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,817 | $21,804 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2023 $969 → FY2026 $1,273
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $928 | $1,009 | $1,273 | $1,651 | $1,817 |
| FY2025 | $780 | $845 | $1,077 | $1,390 | $1,537 |
| FY2024 | $743 | $800 | $1,023 | $1,330 | $1,459 |
| FY2023 | $684 | $757 | $969 | $1,271 | $1,385 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $103,000
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $21,650 | $24,750 | $27,850 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $36,050 | $41,200 | $46,350 | $51,500 | $55,650 | $59,750 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $57,700 | $65,950 | $74,200 | $82,400 | $89,000 | $95,600 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$15,276/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
14.8% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$50,920/yr
$4,243/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 | $901 | $1,030 | $1,158 | $1,390 | $1,493 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,081 | $1,236 | $1,390 | $1,668 | $1,792 |
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 | $928 | $1,009 | $1,273 | $1,651 | $1,673 |
| Low HOME Rent | $901 | $1,030 | $1,158 | $1,287 | $1,391 |
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