FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Erie County, OH
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$854
1BR
$886
2BR
$1,106
3BR
$1,384
4BR
$1,557
Hours/week at min wage
80 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $10.70/hr (OH)
YoY change (2BR)
+10.3%
+$103 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +35.7%
Voucher payment standard
$995–$1,217
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Erie 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) | $854 | $10,248 |
| 1-Bedroom | $886 | $10,632 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,106 | $13,272 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,384 | $16,608 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,557 | $18,684 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $758 → FY2026 $1,106
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $854 | $886 | $1,106 | $1,384 | $1,557 |
| FY2025 | $790 | $795 | $1,003 | $1,213 | $1,487 |
| FY2024 | $767 | $772 | $962 | $1,163 | $1,414 |
| FY2023 | $726 | $731 | $912 | $1,110 | $1,375 |
| FY2022 | $636 | $645 | $808 | $999 | $1,224 |
| FY2021 | $586 | $633 | $815 | $1,016 | $1,245 |
| FY2020 | $516 | $581 | $758 | $958 | $1,153 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $105,300
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $22,050 | $25,200 | $28,350 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $36,750 | $42,000 | $47,250 | $52,500 | $56,700 | $60,900 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $58,800 | $67,200 | $75,600 | $84,000 | $90,750 | $97,450 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$13,272/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
12.6% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$44,240/yr
$3,687/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 | $921 | $1,053 | $1,184 | $1,421 | $1,526 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,105 | $1,263 | $1,421 | $1,705 | $1,832 |
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 | $854 | $886 | $1,106 | $1,384 | $1,557 |
| Low HOME Rent | $918 | $1,050 | $1,181 | $1,312 | $1,417 |
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