FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Guernsey County, OH
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$737
1BR
$742
2BR
$973
3BR
$1,280
4BR
$1,574
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 +31.5%
Voucher payment standard
$876–$1,070
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Guernsey 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) | $737 | $8,844 |
| 1-Bedroom | $742 | $8,904 |
| 2-Bedroom | $973 | $11,676 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,280 | $15,360 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,574 | $18,888 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $696 → FY2026 $973
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $737 | $742 | $973 | $1,280 | $1,574 |
| FY2025 | $664 | $674 | $884 | $1,137 | $1,370 |
| FY2024 | $639 | $655 | $860 | $1,090 | $1,315 |
| FY2023 | $571 | $649 | $854 | $1,069 | $1,301 |
| FY2022 | $497 | $561 | $738 | $932 | $1,147 |
| FY2021 | $552 | $562 | $740 | $925 | $1,130 |
| FY2020 | $517 | $551 | $696 | $867 | $1,059 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $77,100
| 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) | $30,700 | $35,100 | $39,500 | $43,850 | $47,400 | $50,900 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $49,150 | $56,150 | $63,150 | $70,150 | $75,800 | $81,400 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$11,676/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
15.1% 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 | $674 | $771 | $867 | $1,040 | $1,117 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $809 | $925 | $1,040 | $1,249 | $1,341 |
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 | $737 | $742 | $973 | $1,252 | $1,252 |
| Low HOME Rent | $767 | $877 | $987 | $1,096 | $1,185 |
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