FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Ross County, OH
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$785
1BR
$882
2BR
$1,057
3BR
$1,335
4BR
$1,399
Hours/week at min wage
76 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $10.70/hr (OH)
YoY change (2BR)
+8.9%
+$86 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +33.5%
Voucher payment standard
$951–$1,163
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Ross 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) | $785 | $9,420 |
| 1-Bedroom | $882 | $10,584 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,057 | $12,684 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,335 | $16,020 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,399 | $16,788 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $761 → FY2026 $1,057
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $785 | $882 | $1,057 | $1,335 | $1,399 |
| FY2025 | $731 | $807 | $971 | $1,195 | $1,287 |
| FY2024 | $667 | $768 | $934 | $1,155 | $1,244 |
| FY2023 | $624 | $690 | $856 | $1,045 | $1,168 |
| FY2022 | $572 | $617 | $784 | $969 | $1,063 |
| FY2021 | $616 | $623 | $792 | $985 | $1,074 |
| FY2020 | $586 | $590 | $761 | $948 | $1,031 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $88,600
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $18,650 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $31,050 | $35,450 | $39,900 | $44,300 | $47,850 | $51,400 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $49,650 | $56,750 | $63,850 | $70,900 | $76,600 | $82,250 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$12,684/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
14.3% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$42,280/yr
$3,523/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 | $775 | $886 | $996 | $1,196 | $1,284 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $930 | $1,063 | $1,196 | $1,435 | $1,541 |
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 | $785 | $882 | $1,057 | $1,335 | $1,399 |
| Low HOME Rent | $776 | $886 | $997 | $1,107 | $1,196 |
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