FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Preble County, OH
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$736
1BR
$742
2BR
$973
3BR
$1,298
4BR
$1,424
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 +29%
Voucher payment standard
$876–$1,070
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Preble 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 | $742 | $8,904 |
| 2-Bedroom | $973 | $11,676 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,298 | $15,576 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,424 | $17,088 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $706 → FY2026 $973
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $736 | $742 | $973 | $1,298 | $1,424 |
| FY2025 | $669 | $674 | $884 | $1,180 | $1,343 |
| FY2024 | $650 | $655 | $860 | $1,127 | $1,321 |
| FY2023 | $619 | $623 | $820 | $1,066 | $1,301 |
| FY2022 | $578 | $582 | $766 | $1,009 | $1,200 |
| FY2021 | $568 | $572 | $754 | $1,027 | $1,125 |
| FY2020 | $518 | $536 | $706 | $981 | $984 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $90,200
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $18,950 | $21,650 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $31,600 | $36,100 | $40,600 | $45,100 | $48,750 | $52,350 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $50,550 | $57,750 | $64,950 | $72,150 | $77,950 | $83,700 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$11,676/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
12.9% 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 | $789 | $902 | $1,014 | $1,217 | $1,307 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $947 | $1,082 | $1,217 | $1,461 | $1,569 |
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 | $742 | $973 | $1,298 | $1,424 |
| Low HOME Rent | $790 | $902 | $1,015 | $1,127 | $1,218 |
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