FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Jackson County, OH
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$736
1BR
$762
2BR
$973
3BR
$1,256
4BR
$1,344
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 +32.4%
Voucher payment standard
$876–$1,070
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Jackson 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) | $736 | $8,832 |
| 1-Bedroom | $762 | $9,144 |
| 2-Bedroom | $973 | $11,676 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,256 | $15,072 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,344 | $16,128 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $699 → FY2026 $973
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $736 | $762 | $973 | $1,256 | $1,344 |
| FY2025 | $664 | $706 | $884 | $1,197 | $1,316 |
| FY2024 | $639 | $666 | $860 | $1,190 | $1,378 |
| FY2023 | $587 | $607 | $794 | $1,091 | $1,260 |
| FY2022 | $547 | $561 | $738 | $1,005 | $1,177 |
| FY2021 | $548 | $558 | $735 | $985 | $1,159 |
| FY2020 | $519 | $531 | $699 | $918 | $1,102 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $76,100
| 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
15.3% 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 | $665 | $761 | $856 | $1,027 | $1,103 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $799 | $913 | $1,027 | $1,232 | $1,324 |
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 | $736 | $762 | $973 | $1,236 | $1,236 |
| Low HOME Rent | $767 | $877 | $987 | $1,096 | $1,185 |
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