Fair Market Rents: Clark County, OH (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Clark 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) | $763/mo | $769 (-1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $843/mo | $820 (+3%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,106/mo | $1,023 (+8%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,355/mo | $1,324 (+2%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $1,572/mo | $1,472 (+7%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in OH. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Clark 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 Clark County
We track 45 assisted properties countywide:
| City | Properties | Assisted units |
|---|---|---|
| New Carlisle | 4 | 167 |
| South Charleston | 3 | 137 |
| Springfield | 39 | 2,758 |