Section 8 in Morgan County, OH
153 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Morgan County, 79% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Morgan County (FY2026)
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90 to 110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $736 | $662 to $810 |
| 1-bedroom | $875 | $788 to $963 |
| 2-bedroom | $973 | $876 to $1,070 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,193 | $1,074 to $1,312 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,462 | $1,316 to $1,608 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Morgan County covers up to $973 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $876 to $1,070.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Morgan County?
Yes. Ohio law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in Morgan County can legally decline Section 8 applicants. Listing on a voucher-friendly marketplace is the fastest way to find the landlords who do accept.
Ohio HB 430 (2022) — preempts local SOI ordinances
Ohio has no source-of-income protection. HB 430 (2022) preempts new local SOI ordinances, and the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (2024) documented widespread SOI discrimination in Cleveland. Cleveland Heights, South Euclid, and University Heights each passed local ordinances before HB 430 and continue to enforce them, but post-HB-430 legal standing is uncertain.
View statute →Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Housing authorities serving Morgan County
Each PHA sets its own payment standard, runs its own waitlist, and does its own inspections. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP is the one both tenant and landlord will deal with.
Morgan Metropolitan Housing Authority
Mcconnelsville · PHA code OH066
153 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Morgan County
VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. Landlords: listings here reach applicants whose voucher already covers the rent above.
Other Ohio counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 13,851 · FIPS 39115.