FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Canton-Massillon, OH MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$749
1BR
$846
2BR
$1,086
3BR
$1,371
4BR
$1,451
Hours/week at min wage
79 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $10.70/hr (OH)
YoY change (2BR)
+11%
+$108 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +44.6%
Voucher payment standard
$977–$1,195
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Canton-Massillon, OH MSA
Non-Metropolitan area · OH · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $749 | $8,988 |
| 1-Bedroom | $846 | $10,152 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,086 | $13,032 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,371 | $16,452 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,451 | $17,412 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $763 → FY2026 $1,086
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $749 | $846 | $1,086 | $1,371 | $1,451 |
| FY2025 | $671 | $755 | $978 | $1,229 | $1,297 |
| FY2024 | $613 | $690 | $905 | $1,134 | $1,205 |
| FY2023 | $576 | $654 | $861 | $1,086 | $1,157 |
| FY2022 | $510 | $584 | $768 | $976 | $1,041 |
| FY2021 | $495 | $570 | $751 | $958 | $1,018 |
| FY2020 | $500 | $579 | $763 | $972 | $1,034 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $90,400
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $19,000 | $21,700 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $31,650 | $36,200 | $40,700 | $45,200 | $48,850 | $52,450 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $50,650 | $57,850 | $65,100 | $72,300 | $78,100 | $83,900 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$13,032/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
14.4% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$43,440/yr
$3,620/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 | $790 | $904 | $1,017 | $1,220 | $1,310 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $949 | $1,084 | $1,220 | $1,464 | $1,572 |
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 | $749 | $846 | $1,086 | $1,371 | $1,451 |
| Low HOME Rent | $791 | $905 | $1,017 | $1,130 | $1,221 |
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