Section 8 · OH
Section 8 rent — Geauga County, OH (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Geauga 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 Geauga 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: 44021, 44022, 44023, 44024, 44026, 44033, 44046, 44062, 44064, 44065, 44072, 44080, 44086.
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 Geauga County, OH?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Geauga 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 Geauga 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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