Fair Market Rents: Allen County, OH (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Allen County set the ceiling for what Housing Choice Vouchers pay locally. FMR equals the estimated 40th-percentile gross rent — shelter plus utilities — for modest, non-luxury units.
| Unit size | FY2026 FMR | OH median* |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-BR) | $839/mo | $769 (+9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $844/mo | $820 (+3%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,108/mo | $1,023 (+8%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,338/mo | $1,324 (+1%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $1,493/mo | $1,472 (+1%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in OH. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Allen County
- Your housing authority sets payment standards per bedroom, typically 90–110% of these figures. How payment standards work →
- You may rent above the standard by paying the difference, subject to a 40%-of-income cap at lease-up.
- In high-cost pockets, ask about exception standards or Small Area FMRs by ZIP code.
Subsidized housing in Allen County
We track 34 assisted properties countywide:
| City | Properties | Assisted units |
|---|---|---|
| Delphos | 3 | 156 |
| Lima | 32 | 1,896 |