HUD Fair Market Rent · FY 2027 · Effective Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027
Fair Market Rent in Seneca County, Ohio (FY 2027)
HUD's FY 2027 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom in Seneca County is $1,057 a month. That's the number the housing authority starts from when it sets Section 8 payment standards here.
Two-bedroom FMR
$1,057
+5.0% from FY 2026
Payment standard
$951–$1,163
90% to 110% of the FMR, two-bedroom
Income to afford
$42,280
a year, with rent at 30% of income
Rank in Ohio
42nd of 88
by two-bedroom FMR, highest first
FY 2027 Fair Market Rents
Payment standard is the 90% to 110% band a housing authority can set. Income needed puts rent at 30% of gross income, and the hourly wage assumes a 40-hour week.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard | Income needed | Hourly wage | vs FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $803 | $723–$883 | $32,120 | $15.44/hr | +5.4% |
| 1 bedroom | $808 | $727–$889 | $32,320 | $15.54/hr | +5.3% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,057 | $951–$1,163 | $42,280 | $20.33/hr | +5.0% |
| 3 bedroom | $1,267 | $1,140–$1,394 | $50,680 | $24.37/hr | +3.3% |
| 4 bedroom | $1,389 | $1,250–$1,528 | $55,560 | $26.71/hr | +4.2% |
Five to eight bedrooms (PropMetrics estimates)
HUD stops at four bedrooms. These add 15% of the four-bedroom rent per extra bedroom. It's our estimate, not a HUD number.
| Bedrooms | Estimated FMR | Payment standard |
|---|---|---|
| 5 bedroom Estimate | $1,597 | $1,437–$1,757 |
| 6 bedroom Estimate | $1,806 | $1,625–$1,987 |
| 7 bedroom Estimate | $2,014 | $1,813–$2,215 |
| 8 bedroom Estimate | $2,222 | $2,000–$2,444 |
Source: HUD Office of Policy Development and Research, FY 2027 Fair Market Rents. Rents include utilities. huduser.gov
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What a voucher pays here
The voucher doesn't pay the FMR itself. It pays the payment standard. Housing authorities set it anywhere from 90% to 110% of FMR, which puts a two-bedroom standard in Seneca somewhere between $951 and $1,163. The tenant pays roughly 30% of their income, the voucher covers the rest up to the standard, and the PHA won't approve a rent above what comparable unassisted units get.
$1,057 a month is affordable, by HUD's 30% rule, on an income of roughly $42,280 a year. Put another way, $20 an hour full time.
Worked example for a two-bedroom renting at the payment standard. The tenant pays 30% of monthly income and the voucher covers the rest.
| Monthly household income | Tenant pays (30%) | Voucher pays at 90%$951 | Voucher pays at 100%$1,057 | Voucher pays at 110%$1,163 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,500 | $750 | $201 | $307 | $413 |
| $4,000 | $1,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Rate history
The two-bedroom rate went up 5% from FY 2026 ($1,007) to FY 2027 ($1,057). Since FY 2020 it's up 52% in total, about 6.2% a year. The Ohio median moved up 3% over the same year.
| Fiscal year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR | 2BR change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $528 | $542 | $696 | $898 | $961 | — |
| FY 2021 | $543 | $594 | $748 | $937 | $1,027 | +7.5% |
| FY 2022 | $523 | $589 | $738 | $917 | $1,026 | -1.3% |
| FY 2023 | $585 | $624 | $794 | $989 | $1,133 | +7.6% |
| FY 2024 | $679 | $683 | $885 | $1,102 | $1,287 | +11.5% |
| FY 2025 | $695 | $700 | $918 | $1,126 | $1,277 | +3.7% |
| FY 2026 | $762 | $767 | $1,007 | $1,226 | $1,333 | +9.7% |
| FY 2027In effect | $803 | $808 | $1,057 | $1,267 | $1,389 | +5.0% |
About this rate
Fair Market Rent is HUD's estimate of what a modest, decent unit rents for in an area, utilities included. It's set once a year and runs October to September. For FY 2027 that's October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. In Seneca, that runs from $803 for a studio up to $1,389 for four bedrooms, all five rates in the table above.
Because Seneca sits outside any HUD metro area, its rate is a county-wide figure built from local rents. One number covers every address in the county, Alvada included.
Among Ohio's 88 counties, Seneca ranks 42nd for two-bedroom FMR. That's within a couple percent of the state median of $1,048 and within a couple percent of the national median county at $1,063. About 54,770 people live here, 47th in the state.
Rates by ZIP code
Zoom in and the picture changes. HUD's Small Area FMRs put a two-bedroom at $1,000 in 44807 (Attica) and $1,340 in 44867 (Republic), with the 13 ZIP codes in between. Housing authorities in HUD-designated metros use those ZIP rates instead of the county rate. Everywhere else the ZIP numbers show where rents actually sit, and the county rate stays the official standard.
| ZIP | City | 2BR rate | vs county |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44802 | Alvada | $1,070 | +1.2% |
| 44807 | Attica | $1,000 | -5.4% |
| 44809 | Bascom | $1,040 | -1.6% |
| 44815 | Bettsville | $1,000 | -5.4% |
| 44818 | Bloomville | $1,040 | -1.6% |
| 44828 | Flat Rock | $1,330 | +25.8% |
| 44830 | Fostoria | $1,020 | -3.5% |
| 44836 | Green Springs | $1,080 | +2.2% |
| 44841 | Kansas | $1,020 | -3.5% |
| 44845 | Melmore | $1,057County rate | — |
| 44853 | New Riegel | $1,160 | +9.7% |
| 44861 | Old Fort | $1,070 | +1.2% |
| 44867 | Republic | $1,340 | +26.8% |
| 44883 | Tiffin | $1,070 | +1.2% |
Nearby counties
Two-bedroom FMR, with how each compares to Seneca.
Sandusky County
15 mi · 58,778 people
$1,003
-5%
Wyandot County
20 mi · 21,598 people
$1,005
-5%
Crawford County
25 mi · 41,711 people
$1,003
-5%
Hancock County
29 mi · 74,866 people
$1,189
+12%
Huron County
29 mi · 58,319 people
$1,003
-5%
Wood County
29 mi · 132,064 people
$1,145
+8%
Ottawa County
30 mi · 39,994 people
$1,209
+14%
Erie County
35 mi · 74,581 people
$1,221
+16%
Questions people ask
$1,057 a month for FY 2027, which runs October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. The other rates are $803 for a studio, $808 for one bedroom, $1,267 for three and $1,389 for four.
Tools for this county
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