Section 8 · OH
Section 8 rent — Ross County, OH (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Ross 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 Ross 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 | $785 | $707 – $864 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 | $794 – $970 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,057 | $951 – $1,163 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,335 | $1,202 – $1,469 |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,399 | $1,259 – $1,539 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 43101, 43115, 45644.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,057/mo
- Payment standard
- $951 – $1,163
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Ross County, OH?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Ross County is $1,057. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $951 to $1,163 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Ross 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.
Get Section 8 inquiries handled for you
Tenanture replies to voucher-holding applicants, checks your published criteria, answers their deposit and paperwork questions, and hands qualified applicants to your team. Section 8 is usually the highest-volume inquiry type for voucher-friendly listings; stop triaging it by hand.