Summit County, OH Fair Market Rent & Section 8 (FY2026)
Official HUD Fair Market Rent for Summit County (Akron, OH MSA), with the typical 90–110% Section 8 voucher payment-standard range.
| Unit size | Fair Market Rent | Voucher range (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $904 | $814–$994 |
| 1 BR | $985 | $887–$1,084 |
| 2 BR | $1,268 | $1,141–$1,395 |
| 3 BR | $1,547 | $1,392–$1,702 |
| 4 BR | $1,681 | $1,513–$1,849 |
Source: HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents. Voucher range = 90–110% of FMR (your PHA sets the exact standard).
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Section 8 rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMR)
This area uses ZIP-level Small Area FMRs, so the voucher amount varies by neighborhood. Pick a ZIP:
- 44056
- 44067
- 44087
- 44210
- 44211
- 44221
- 44222
- 44223
- 44224
- 44232
- 44236
- 44240
- 44241
- 44242
- 44243
- 44250
- 44255
- 44262
- 44264
- 44265
- 44266
- 44272
- 44278
- 44285
- 44286
- 44301
- 44302
- 44303
- 44304
- 44305
- 44306
- 44307
- 44308
- 44309
- 44310
- 44311
- 44312
- 44313
- 44314
- 44316
- 44319
- 44320
- 44325
- 44334
- 44411
What this means
If you rent (or are renting out) a home in Summit County with a Housing Choice Voucher, the housing authority caps assistance at its payment standard — usually 90–110% of the Fair Market Rent above. A 2-bedroom payment standard here is roughly $1,141–$1,395/month. The tenant generally pays about 30% of adjusted income toward rent and utilities, and the voucher covers the rest up to the standard. The unit must also pass a housing-quality inspection and a rent-reasonableness check.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Fair Market Rent in Summit County, OH for 2026?
- For FY2026, HUD's Fair Market Rent in Summit County (Akron, OH MSA) is $904 for a studio, $985 for 1 bedroom, $1,268 for 2 bedrooms, $1,547 for 3 bedrooms, and $1,681 for 4 bedrooms.
- How much will a Section 8 voucher cover in Summit County?
- Housing authorities set the payment standard between 90% and 110% of the Fair Market Rent. For a 2-bedroom in Summit County that range is about $1,141–$1,395 per month. Your local PHA sets the exact figure, and your share is generally about 30% of your adjusted monthly income.
- Is Fair Market Rent the same as the voucher amount?
- No. FMR is HUD's rent estimate for the area; the voucher payment standard is set by your local Public Housing Authority within 90–110% of FMR, and the rent must also pass a "rent reasonableness" review and a housing-quality inspection.