FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Wheeling, WV-OH MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$683
1BR
$816
2BR
$991
3BR
$1,277
4BR
$1,413
Hours/week at min wage
72 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $10.70/hr (OH)
National rank
#559
of 661 U.S. metros (top 85% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
+3.9%
+$37 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +33.9%
Voucher payment standard
$892–$1,090
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Wheeling, 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) | $683 | $8,196 |
| 1-Bedroom | $816 | $9,792 |
| 2-Bedroom | $991 | $11,892 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,277 | $15,324 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,413 | $16,956 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $737 → FY2026 $991
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $683 | $816 | $991 | $1,277 | $1,413 |
| FY2025 | $654 | $786 | $954 | $1,228 | $1,379 |
| FY2024 | $607 | $714 | $895 | $1,163 | $1,329 |
| FY2023 | $563 | $647 | $827 | $1,074 | $1,227 |
| FY2022 | $539 | $588 | $762 | $990 | $1,140 |
| FY2021 | $550 | $570 | $740 | $952 | $1,134 |
| FY2020 | $566 | $570 | $737 | $941 | $1,154 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $78,900
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $16,600 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $27,650 | $31,600 | $35,550 | $39,450 | $42,650 | $45,800 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $44,200 | $50,500 | $56,800 | $63,100 | $68,150 | $73,200 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$11,892/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
15.1% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$39,640/yr
$3,303/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 | $690 | $789 | $887 | $1,065 | $1,144 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $828 | $946 | $1,065 | $1,278 | $1,372 |
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 | $683 | $816 | $991 | $1,277 | $1,282 |
| Low HOME Rent | $691 | $790 | $888 | $986 | $1,066 |
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