How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 43040?

For ZIP 43040 in Union County, OH, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,430 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,285 to $1,575 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 43040?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 43040, by bedroom size: studio $1,110, 1-bedroom $1,120, 2-bedroom $1,430, 3-bedroom $1,710, 4-bedroom $1,890. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 43040

FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 43040 in Union County, Ohio: the exact per-bedroom rents HUD publishes for this ZIP, the estimated payment-standard range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in Ohio.

Studio

$1,110

1 BR

$1,120

2 BR

$1,430

3 BR

$1,710

4 BR

$1,890

Estimated payment standard range (2 BR)

Local PHAs set payment standards between 90% and 110% of FMR. Exact figures vary by PHA. The numbers below are the modeled range.

Low (90%)

$1,285

FMR (100%)

$1,430

High (110%)

$1,575

Gross rent before the tenant utility allowance. The PHA's published payment standard is the number that actually applies; verify with the PHA before signing a lease or HAP contract.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 43040 at $1,430 is $3 lower than the Union County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,433. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number applies, so the county-wide figure overstates what a voucher covers in this ZIP.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 43040?

Yes. Ohio law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 43040 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.

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Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 43040?: For ZIP 43040 in Union County, OH, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,430 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,285 to $1,575 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 43040?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 43040, by bedroom size: studio $1,110, 1-bedroom $1,120, 2-bedroom $1,430, 3-bedroom $1,710, 4-bedroom $1,890. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

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Union County overview All of Ohio

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 43040 maps to Union County, OH · FIPS 39159. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.