Section 8 apartments in Columbus, OH
Columbus is a mandatory Small-Area Fair Market Rent metro — the exact rent a Housing Choice Voucher will cover changes ZIP by ZIP. Below are the current payment standards, the governing Public Housing Authority, and the 27 neighborhoods where we track voucher-friendly search demand.
Section 8 waitlists, PHA contacts & how to apply in Columbus →
No source-of-income protection in effect
No statewide SOI protection in Ohio. Some cities (Cincinnati, Cleveland) have local ordinances.
Section 8 payment standards — ZIP 43215
Small-Area FMR · 2026| Bedrooms | Payment standard / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,670 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,790 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,150 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,580 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,900 |
Payment standards published by HUD. Small-Area FMRs vary by ZIP code — this is the exact ceiling a Housing Choice Voucher will cover for a unit in this ZIP.
Public Housing Authorities
Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority
HUD PHA code OH001 · 15,413 HCV vouchers
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 880 E 11th Ave , Columbus , OH
- Phone
- 6144216000
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20 ZIP codesColumbus uses Small-Area Fair Market Rents, so the voucher payment standard is different in every ZIP code.
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