FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Hancock County, OH
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$777
1BR
$859
2BR
$1,127
3BR
$1,484
4BR
$1,693
Hours/week at min wage
82 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $10.70/hr (OH)
YoY change (2BR)
+13.2%
+$131 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +40.7%
Voucher payment standard
$1,014–$1,240
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Hancock 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) | $777 | $9,324 |
| 1-Bedroom | $859 | $10,308 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,127 | $13,524 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,484 | $17,808 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,693 | $20,316 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $757 → FY2026 $1,127
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $777 | $859 | $1,127 | $1,484 | $1,693 |
| FY2025 | $683 | $761 | $996 | $1,296 | $1,524 |
| FY2024 | $650 | $740 | $959 | $1,242 | $1,534 |
| FY2023 | $605 | $709 | $905 | $1,170 | $1,477 |
| FY2022 | $562 | $647 | $820 | $1,075 | $1,404 |
| FY2021 | $624 | $625 | $801 | $1,063 | $1,387 |
| FY2020 | $576 | $580 | $757 | $1,018 | $1,316 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $105,900
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $21,700 | $24,800 | $27,900 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $36,150 | $41,350 | $46,500 | $51,700 | $55,850 | $60,000 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $57,900 | $66,200 | $74,450 | $82,700 | $89,350 | $95,950 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$13,524/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
12.8% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$45,080/yr
$3,757/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 | $926 | $1,059 | $1,191 | $1,429 | $1,535 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,111 | $1,270 | $1,429 | $1,715 | $1,842 |
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 | $777 | $859 | $1,127 | $1,484 | $1,693 |
| Low HOME Rent | $903 | $1,033 | $1,162 | $1,292 | $1,396 |
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