FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Paulding County, OH
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$736
1BR
$780
2BR
$973
3BR
$1,343
4BR
$1,530
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 +32.6%
Voucher payment standard
$876–$1,070
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Paulding 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 | $780 | $9,360 |
| 2-Bedroom | $973 | $11,676 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,343 | $16,116 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,530 | $18,360 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $696 → FY2026 $973
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $736 | $780 | $973 | $1,343 | $1,530 |
| FY2025 | $664 | $744 | $884 | $1,225 | $1,359 |
| FY2024 | $639 | $745 | $860 | $1,178 | $1,277 |
| FY2023 | $587 | $691 | $794 | $1,079 | $1,182 |
| FY2022 | $547 | $643 | $738 | $995 | $1,060 |
| FY2021 | $548 | $632 | $734 | $970 | $1,000 |
| FY2020 | $517 | $592 | $696 | $893 | $974 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $90,900
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $19,100 | $21,800 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $31,850 | $36,400 | $40,950 | $45,450 | $49,100 | $52,750 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $50,900 | $58,200 | $65,450 | $72,700 | $78,550 | $84,350 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$11,676/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
12.8% 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 | $795 | $909 | $1,022 | $1,227 | $1,318 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $954 | $1,090 | $1,227 | $1,472 | $1,581 |
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 | $780 | $973 | $1,343 | $1,477 |
| Low HOME Rent | $796 | $910 | $1,023 | $1,136 | $1,227 |
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