FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Marion County, OH
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$806
1BR
$811
2BR
$1,064
3BR
$1,276
4BR
$1,409
Hours/week at min wage
77 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $10.70/hr (OH)
YoY change (2BR)
+9.5%
+$92 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +30.4%
Voucher payment standard
$958–$1,170
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Marion 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) | $806 | $9,672 |
| 1-Bedroom | $811 | $9,732 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,064 | $12,768 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,276 | $15,312 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,409 | $16,908 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $767 → FY2026 $1,064
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $806 | $811 | $1,064 | $1,276 | $1,409 |
| FY2025 | $736 | $741 | $972 | $1,171 | $1,289 |
| FY2024 | $723 | $728 | $956 | $1,156 | $1,273 |
| FY2023 | $657 | $675 | $889 | $1,082 | $1,194 |
| FY2022 | $624 | $629 | $827 | $1,022 | $1,121 |
| FY2021 | $604 | $619 | $816 | $1,015 | $1,107 |
| FY2020 | $524 | $582 | $767 | $956 | $1,039 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $84,700
| 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
$12,768/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
15.1% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$42,560/yr
$3,547/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 | $741 | $847 | $952 | $1,143 | $1,228 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $889 | $1,016 | $1,143 | $1,372 | $1,473 |
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 | $806 | $811 | $1,064 | $1,276 | $1,376 |
| Low HOME Rent | $767 | $877 | $987 | $1,096 | $1,185 |
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