Section 8 · OH
Section 8 rent — Portage County, OH (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Portage 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 Portage 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 | $904 | $814 – $994 |
| 1 Bedroom | $985 | $887 – $1,084 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,268 | $1,141 – $1,395 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,547 | $1,392 – $1,702 |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,681 | $1,513 – $1,849 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 44201, 44202, 44211, 44231, 44234, 44240, 44241, 44242, 44243, 44255, 44260, 44265, 44266, 44272, 44285, 44288, 44411, 44412, 44449.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,268/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,141 – $1,395
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Portage County, OH?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Portage County is $1,268. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,141 to $1,395 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Portage 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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