What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Ottawa County, OH HUD Metro FMR Area?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Ottawa County, OH HUD Metro FMR Area is $988 per month for fiscal year 2025. The studio FMR is $677, 1-bedroom is $753, 3-bedroom is $1,190, and 4-bedroom is $1,423.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Ottawa County, OH HUD Metro FMR Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $39,520 per year ($3,293 per month) to afford the FY2025 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $988 in Ottawa County, OH HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2025 Fair Market Rents — Ottawa County, OH HUD Metro FMR Area

The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2025 in this area are:

Studio

$677

1BR

$753

2BR

$988

3BR

$1,190

4BR

$1,423

Hours/week at min wage

72 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $10.70/hr (OH)

National rank

#512

of 639 U.S. metros (top 81% most expensive)

YoY change (2BR)

+4.6%

+$43 vs FY2024

Voucher payment standard

$889–$1,087

PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR

Ottawa County, OH HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2025 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$677	$8,124
1-Bedroom	$753	$9,036
2-Bedroom	$988	$11,856
3-Bedroom	$1,190	$14,280
4-Bedroom	$1,423	$17,076

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2022 $785 → FY2025 $988

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2025	$677	$753	$988	$1,190	$1,423
FY2024	$641	$719	$945	$1,143	$1,308
FY2023	$619	$703	$926	$1,127	$1,276
FY2022	$538	$617	$785	$970	$1,148

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2024 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $97,700

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$20,550	$23,450	$26,400	$31,200	$36,580	$41,960
50% AMI (Very Low)	$34,200	$39,100	$44,000	$48,850	$52,800	$56,700
80% AMI (Low)	$54,750	$62,550	$70,350	$78,150	$84,450	$90,700

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$11,856/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

12.1% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$39,520/yr

$3,293/mo gross income

FY2024 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	$854	$977	$1,099	$1,318	$1,416
60% AMI Maximum	$1,025	$1,172	$1,318	$1,582	$1,699

FY2024 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	$641	$719	$945	$1,143	$1,308
Low HOME Rent	$855	$977	$1,100	$1,221	$1,320

Compare Ottawa County, OH HUD Metro FMR Area With Other OH Metros

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