FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Athens County, OH
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$902
1BR
$907
2BR
$1,092
3BR
$1,338
4BR
$1,491
Hours/week at min wage
79 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $10.70/hr (OH)
YoY change (2BR)
+4.7%
+$49 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +29.7%
Voucher payment standard
$983–$1,201
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Athens 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) | $902 | $10,824 |
| 1-Bedroom | $907 | $10,884 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,092 | $13,104 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,338 | $16,056 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,491 | $17,892 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $802 → FY2026 $1,092
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $902 | $907 | $1,092 | $1,338 | $1,491 |
| FY2025 | $824 | $829 | $1,043 | $1,257 | $1,540 |
| FY2024 | $804 | $809 | $983 | $1,189 | $1,491 |
| FY2023 | $779 | $792 | $926 | $1,127 | $1,303 |
| FY2022 | $738 | $762 | $868 | $1,073 | $1,177 |
| FY2021 | $722 | $739 | $842 | $1,047 | $1,142 |
| FY2020 | $685 | $705 | $802 | $999 | $1,086 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $88,900
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $18,700 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $31,150 | $35,600 | $40,050 | $44,450 | $48,050 | $51,600 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $49,800 | $56,900 | $64,000 | $71,100 | $76,800 | $82,500 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$13,104/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
14.7% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$43,680/yr
$3,640/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 | $777 | $889 | $1,000 | $1,200 | $1,289 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $933 | $1,066 | $1,200 | $1,440 | $1,546 |
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 | $902 | $907 | $1,092 | $1,338 | $1,444 |
| Low HOME Rent | $778 | $890 | $1,001 | $1,111 | $1,201 |
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