FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Wayne County, OH
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$718
1BR
$816
2BR
$1,041
3BR
$1,269
4BR
$1,491
Hours/week at min wage
75 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $10.70/hr (OH)
YoY change (2BR)
+9.6%
+$91 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +30.8%
Voucher payment standard
$937–$1,145
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Wayne 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) | $718 | $8,616 |
| 1-Bedroom | $816 | $9,792 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,041 | $12,492 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,269 | $15,228 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,491 | $17,892 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $731 → FY2026 $1,041
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $718 | $816 | $1,041 | $1,269 | $1,491 |
| FY2025 | $651 | $738 | $950 | $1,166 | $1,334 |
| FY2024 | $634 | $703 | $911 | $1,149 | $1,292 |
| FY2023 | $611 | $654 | $861 | $1,103 | $1,205 |
| FY2022 | $584 | $598 | $787 | $1,018 | $1,118 |
| FY2021 | $600 | $604 | $796 | $1,011 | $1,118 |
| FY2020 | $563 | $566 | $731 | $923 | $1,035 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $89,100
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $18,750 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $31,200 | $35,650 | $40,100 | $44,550 | $48,150 | $51,700 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $49,950 | $57,050 | $64,200 | $71,300 | $77,050 | $82,750 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$12,492/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
14% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$41,640/yr
$3,470/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 | $779 | $891 | $1,002 | $1,202 | $1,291 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $935 | $1,069 | $1,202 | $1,443 | $1,550 |
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 | $718 | $816 | $1,041 | $1,269 | $1,447 |
| Low HOME Rent | $780 | $891 | $1,002 | $1,113 | $1,203 |
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