Section 8 · OH
Section 8 rent — Hamilton County, OH (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 | $958 | $862 – $1,054 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,051 | $946 – $1,156 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,353 | $1,218 – $1,488 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,785 | $1,607 – $1,964 |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,976 | $1,778 – $2,174 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 45001, 45002, 45030, 45033, 45041, 45051, 45052, 45111, 45174, 45201, 45202, 45203, 45204, 45205, 45206, 45207, 45208, 45209, 45211, 45212, 45213, 45214, 45215, 45216, 45217, 45218, 45219, 45220, 45222, 45223, 45224, 45225, 45226, 45227, 45229, 45230, 45231, 45232, 45233, 45234, 45235, 45236, 45237, 45238, 45239, 45240, 45242, 45243, 45246, 45247, 45248, 45249, 45250, 45251, 45252, 45253, 45254, 45258, 45262, 45263, 45267.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,353/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,218 – $1,488
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Hamilton County, OH?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Hamilton County is $1,353. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,218 to $1,488 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Hamilton 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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