FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Darke County, OH
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$801
1BR
$806
2BR
$973
3BR
$1,290
4BR
$1,295
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 +32.6%
Voucher payment standard
$876–$1,070
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Darke 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) | $801 | $9,612 |
| 1-Bedroom | $806 | $9,672 |
| 2-Bedroom | $973 | $11,676 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,290 | $15,480 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,295 | $15,540 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $696 → FY2026 $973
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $801 | $806 | $973 | $1,290 | $1,295 |
| FY2025 | $664 | $747 | $884 | $1,184 | $1,224 |
| FY2024 | $639 | $741 | $860 | $1,175 | $1,214 |
| FY2023 | $587 | $682 | $794 | $1,084 | $1,137 |
| FY2022 | $547 | $609 | $738 | $999 | $1,002 |
| FY2021 | $548 | $583 | $734 | $993 | $995 |
| FY2020 | $531 | $534 | $696 | $939 | $943 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $87,800
| 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) | $30,750 | $35,150 | $39,550 | $43,900 | $47,450 | $50,950 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $49,200 | $56,200 | $63,250 | $70,250 | $75,900 | $81,500 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$11,676/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
13.3% 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 | $768 | $878 | $987 | $1,185 | $1,273 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $921 | $1,053 | $1,185 | $1,422 | $1,527 |
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 | $801 | $806 | $973 | $1,290 | $1,295 |
| Low HOME Rent | $768 | $878 | $988 | $1,097 | $1,186 |
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