FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Shelby County, OH
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$720
1BR
$787
2BR
$1,033
3BR
$1,384
4BR
$1,448
Hours/week at min wage
75 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $10.70/hr (OH)
YoY change (2BR)
+7.9%
+$76 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +40.4%
Voucher payment standard
$930–$1,136
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Shelby 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) | $720 | $8,640 |
| 1-Bedroom | $787 | $9,444 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,033 | $12,396 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,384 | $16,608 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,448 | $17,376 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $704 → FY2026 $1,033
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $720 | $787 | $1,033 | $1,384 | $1,448 |
| FY2025 | $656 | $729 | $957 | $1,280 | $1,349 |
| FY2024 | $599 | $691 | $884 | $1,194 | $1,292 |
| FY2023 | $566 | $660 | $811 | $1,102 | $1,204 |
| FY2022 | $521 | $617 | $740 | $1,002 | $1,087 |
| FY2021 | $549 | $614 | $736 | $999 | $1,076 |
| FY2020 | $523 | $585 | $704 | $915 | $1,027 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $96,000
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $20,200 | $23,050 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $33,600 | $38,400 | $43,200 | $48,000 | $51,850 | $55,700 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $53,800 | $61,450 | $69,150 | $76,800 | $82,950 | $89,100 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$12,396/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
12.9% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$41,320/yr
$3,443/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 | $840 | $960 | $1,080 | $1,296 | $1,391 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,008 | $1,152 | $1,296 | $1,555 | $1,670 |
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 | $720 | $787 | $1,033 | $1,384 | $1,448 |
| Low HOME Rent | $840 | $960 | $1,080 | $1,200 | $1,296 |
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