FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Mercer County, OH
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$747
1BR
$788
2BR
$987
3BR
$1,287
4BR
$1,307
Hours/week at min wage
71 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $10.70/hr (OH)
YoY change (2BR)
+11.7%
+$103 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +34.5%
Voucher payment standard
$888–$1,086
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Mercer 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) | $747 | $8,964 |
| 1-Bedroom | $788 | $9,456 |
| 2-Bedroom | $987 | $11,844 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,287 | $15,444 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,307 | $15,684 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $696 → FY2026 $987
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $747 | $788 | $987 | $1,287 | $1,307 |
| FY2025 | $664 | $714 | $884 | $1,168 | $1,172 |
| FY2024 | $639 | $676 | $860 | $1,141 | $1,145 |
| FY2023 | $599 | $603 | $794 | $1,063 | $1,067 |
| FY2022 | $557 | $561 | $738 | $984 | $1,001 |
| FY2021 | $553 | $557 | $734 | $955 | $995 |
| FY2020 | $525 | $528 | $696 | $896 | $944 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $102,400
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $21,500 | $24,600 | $27,650 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $35,850 | $41,000 | $46,100 | $51,200 | $55,300 | $59,400 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $57,350 | $65,550 | $73,750 | $81,900 | $88,500 | $95,050 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$11,844/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
11.6% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$39,480/yr
$3,290/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 | $896 | $1,024 | $1,152 | $1,382 | $1,484 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,075 | $1,228 | $1,382 | $1,658 | $1,781 |
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 | $747 | $788 | $987 | $1,287 | $1,307 |
| Low HOME Rent | $896 | $1,025 | $1,152 | $1,280 | $1,382 |
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