Section 8 · OH
Section 8 rent — Franklin County, OH (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Franklin 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 Franklin 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 | $1,111 | $1,000 – $1,222 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,194 | $1,075 – $1,313 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,430 | $1,287 – $1,573 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,715 | $1,544 – $1,887 |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,927 | $1,734 – $2,120 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 43002, 43004, 43017, 43026, 43054, 43081, 43085, 43109, 43119, 43123, 43125, 43194, 43195, 43201, 43202, 43203, 43204, 43205, 43206, 43207, 43209, 43210, 43211, 43212, 43213, 43214, 43215, 43216, 43217, 43218, 43219, 43220, 43221, 43222, 43223, 43224, 43226, 43227, 43228, 43229, 43230, 43231, 43232, 43234, 43235, 43236.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,430/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,287 – $1,573
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Franklin County, OH?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Franklin County is $1,430. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,287 to $1,573 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Franklin 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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