ZIP 44306 Section 8 rent & Fair Market Rent (FY2026)
ZIP-level Small Area Fair Market Rent and Section 8 voucher payment standards for 44306 — Akron, OH MSA.
| Unit size | Small Area FMR | Payment standard (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $840 | $756–$924 |
| 1 BR | $920 | $828–$1,012 |
| 2 BR | $1,180 | $1,062–$1,298 |
| 3 BR | $1,440 | $1,296–$1,584 |
| 4 BR | $1,560 | $1,404–$1,716 |
Source: HUD FY2026 Small Area FMRs. Payment standard = 90–110% of SAFMR (HUD-published band); your PHA sets the exact standard.
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What this means
A Housing Choice Voucher in ZIP 44306 is capped at the housing authority's payment standard, generally 90–110% of the Small Area FMR shown above. The tenant typically pays about 30% of adjusted monthly income toward rent and utilities; the voucher covers the rest up to the standard, and the unit must pass an inspection and rent-reasonableness review.
ZIP 44306 is in Summit County, OH — see the county-wide Fair Market Rent, or all Ohio rents.
Rents inside Akron, OH vary by ZIP code: this one ranks 35 of 45 on 2-bedroom SAFMR, in an area spanning $990 to $1,900. See every ZIP code in Akron, OH ranked →
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the Section 8 payment standard for ZIP 44306?
- In ZIP 44306 (Akron, OH MSA), the FY2026 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom is $1,180, and the voucher payment standard typically falls between $1,062 and $1,298 (90–110% of SAFMR). Your local PHA sets the exact figure.
- Why is the rent different from nearby ZIP codes?
- This area uses Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMRs), which HUD calculates per ZIP code so that vouchers reflect neighborhood-level rents rather than one metro-wide average.