Fair Market Rents: Athens County, OH (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Athens 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) | $902/mo | $769 (+17%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $907/mo | $820 (+11%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092/mo | $1,023 (+7%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,338/mo | $1,324 (+1%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $1,491/mo | $1,472 (+1%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in OH. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Athens 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 Athens County
We track 26 assisted properties countywide:
| City | Properties | Assisted units |
|---|---|---|
| Athens | 14 | 604 |
| Nelsonville | 4 | 140 |
| The Plains | 7 | 240 |