FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Ashland County, OH
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$677
1BR
$779
2BR
$973
3BR
$1,280
4BR
$1,472
Hours/week at min wage
70 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $10.70/hr (OH)
YoY change (2BR)
+10.1%
+$89 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +31%
Voucher payment standard
$876–$1,070
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Ashland County, OH
Non-Metropolitan area · OH · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $677 | $8,124 |
| 1-Bedroom | $779 | $9,348 |
| 2-Bedroom | $973 | $11,676 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,280 | $15,360 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,472 | $17,664 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $696 → FY2026 $973
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $677 | $779 | $973 | $1,280 | $1,472 |
| FY2025 | $606 | $674 | $884 | $1,158 | $1,409 |
| FY2024 | $583 | $655 | $860 | $1,110 | $1,397 |
| FY2023 | $531 | $603 | $794 | $1,010 | $1,288 |
| FY2022 | $490 | $561 | $738 | $930 | $1,198 |
| FY2021 | $490 | $564 | $743 | $949 | $1,195 |
| FY2020 | $453 | $538 | $696 | $894 | $1,111 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $89,900
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $18,900 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $31,500 | $36,000 | $40,500 | $44,950 | $48,550 | $52,150 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $50,350 | $57,550 | $64,750 | $71,900 | $77,700 | $83,450 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$11,676/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
13% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$38,920/yr
$3,243/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 | $786 | $899 | $1,011 | $1,213 | $1,303 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $943 | $1,078 | $1,213 | $1,456 | $1,564 |
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 | $677 | $779 | $973 | $1,280 | $1,460 |
| Low HOME Rent | $787 | $900 | $1,012 | $1,123 | $1,213 |
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