FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Ottawa County, OH
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$807
1BR
$843
2BR
$1,106
3BR
$1,326
4BR
$1,696
Hours/week at min wage
80 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $10.70/hr (OH)
YoY change (2BR)
+11.9%
+$118 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +39.1%
Voucher payment standard
$995–$1,217
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Ottawa 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) | $807 | $9,684 |
| 1-Bedroom | $843 | $10,116 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,106 | $13,272 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,326 | $15,912 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,696 | $20,352 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $715 → FY2026 $1,106
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $807 | $843 | $1,106 | $1,326 | $1,696 |
| FY2025 | $677 | $753 | $988 | $1,190 | $1,423 |
| FY2024 | $641 | $719 | $945 | $1,143 | $1,308 |
| FY2023 | $619 | $703 | $926 | $1,127 | $1,276 |
| FY2022 | $538 | $617 | $785 | $970 | $1,148 |
| FY2021 | $593 | $633 | $795 | $989 | $1,164 |
| FY2020 | $531 | $574 | $715 | $891 | $1,073 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $102,700
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $21,600 | $24,650 | $27,750 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $35,950 | $41,100 | $46,250 | $51,350 | $55,500 | $59,600 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $57,550 | $65,750 | $73,950 | $82,150 | $88,750 | $95,300 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$13,272/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
12.9% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$44,240/yr
$3,687/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 | $898 | $1,027 | $1,155 | $1,386 | $1,489 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,078 | $1,232 | $1,386 | $1,663 | $1,786 |
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 | $807 | $843 | $1,106 | $1,326 | $1,668 |
| Low HOME Rent | $898 | $1,027 | $1,156 | $1,283 | $1,387 |
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