Section 8 · OH
Section 8 rent — Cuyahoga County, OH (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Cuyahoga County, OH, shown as HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent by bedroom count. The local housing authority sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of this figure, so the actual voucher amount for a unit can be up to 10% above or below it.
Section 8 rent by bedroom
FY2026 Fair Market Rent in Cuyahoga County, OH, and the 90-110% payment standard band the local PHA can set for each bedroom count.
| Bedroom | FY2026 FMR | Payment standard (90-110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $933 | $840 – $1,026 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,058 | $952 – $1,164 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,279 | $1,151 – $1,407 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,646 | $1,481 – $1,811 |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,760 | $1,584 – $1,936 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 44017, 44040, 44070, 44101, 44102, 44103, 44104, 44105, 44106, 44107, 44108, 44109, 44110, 44111, 44112, 44113, 44114, 44115, 44116, 44117, 44118, 44119, 44120, 44121, 44122, 44123, 44124, 44125, 44126, 44127, 44128, 44129, 44130, 44131, 44132, 44133, 44134, 44135, 44136, 44137, 44138, 44139, 44140, 44141, 44142, 44143, 44144, 44145, 44146, 44147, 44149, 44181, 44199.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,279/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,151 – $1,407
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Cuyahoga County, OH?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Cuyahoga County is $1,279. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,151 to $1,407 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Cuyahoga County?
Each public housing authority chooses a payment standard between 90% and 110% of the county FMR published by HUD. The PHA then pays payment standard minus the tenant's roughly 30% share, capped at the contract rent.
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