FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Putnam County, OH
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$797
1BR
$808
2BR
$1,053
3BR
$1,263
4BR
$1,394
Hours/week at min wage
76 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $10.70/hr (OH)
YoY change (2BR)
+14.6%
+$134 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +43.5%
Voucher payment standard
$948–$1,158
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Putnam 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) | $797 | $9,564 |
| 1-Bedroom | $808 | $9,696 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,053 | $12,636 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,263 | $15,156 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,394 | $16,728 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $696 → FY2026 $1,053
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $797 | $808 | $1,053 | $1,263 | $1,394 |
| FY2025 | $690 | $724 | $919 | $1,107 | $1,218 |
| FY2024 | $639 | $710 | $860 | $1,040 | $1,145 |
| FY2023 | $587 | $665 | $794 | $966 | $1,067 |
| FY2022 | $547 | $628 | $738 | $912 | $1,001 |
| FY2021 | $548 | $612 | $734 | $913 | $1,002 |
| FY2020 | $517 | $586 | $696 | $885 | $967 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $108,800
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $22,900 | $26,150 | $29,400 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $38,100 | $43,550 | $49,000 | $54,400 | $58,800 | $63,150 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $60,950 | $69,650 | $78,350 | $87,050 | $94,050 | $101,000 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$12,636/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
11.6% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$42,120/yr
$3,510/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 | $952 | $1,088 | $1,224 | $1,468 | $1,577 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,142 | $1,305 | $1,468 | $1,762 | $1,893 |
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 | $797 | $808 | $1,053 | $1,263 | $1,394 |
| Low HOME Rent | $952 | $1,088 | $1,225 | $1,360 | $1,470 |
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