FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$752
1BR
$757
2BR
$973
3BR
$1,285
4BR
$1,482
Hours/week at min wage
70 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $10.70/hr (OH)
National rank
#567
of 661 U.S. metros (top 87% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
+8.2%
+$74 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +32.6%
Voucher payment standard
$876–$1,070
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH MSA
Metropolitan area · OH · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $752 | $9,024 |
| 1-Bedroom | $757 | $9,084 |
| 2-Bedroom | $973 | $11,676 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,285 | $15,420 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,482 | $17,784 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $696 → FY2026 $973
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $752 | $757 | $973 | $1,285 | $1,482 |
| FY2025 | $706 | $711 | $899 | $1,197 | $1,352 |
| FY2024 | $660 | $678 | $860 | $1,177 | $1,279 |
| FY2023 | $619 | $623 | $794 | $1,072 | $1,151 |
| FY2022 | $557 | $578 | $738 | $997 | $1,078 |
| FY2021 | $511 | $576 | $734 | $960 | $1,051 |
| FY2020 | $453 | $550 | $696 | $896 | $962 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $80,600
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $18,450 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $30,700 | $35,100 | $39,500 | $43,850 | $47,400 | $50,900 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $49,150 | $56,150 | $63,150 | $70,150 | $75,800 | $81,400 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$11,676/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
14.5% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$38,920/yr
$3,243/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 | $705 | $806 | $906 | $1,088 | $1,168 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $846 | $967 | $1,088 | $1,305 | $1,402 |
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 | $752 | $757 | $973 | $1,285 | $1,309 |
| Low HOME Rent | $767 | $877 | $987 | $1,096 | $1,185 |
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