Section 8 Rent in ZIP 43044
FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 43044 in Champaign 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.
What is the average rent in ZIP 43044?
HUD's Fair Market Rent is the standard benchmark for typical rent in a ZIP code: it is set at the 40th percentile of gross rents (rent plus utilities) that recent movers actually paid in the area. For FY2026, that benchmark is $870 for a one-bedroom and $1,070 for a two-bedroom in ZIP 43044. Asking rents on new listings often run somewhat above this figure, and voucher payment standards are set within 90–110% of it — the full per-bedroom table is above.
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.
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 43044 at $1,070 is $24 higher than the Champaign County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,046. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number is what actually applies to an address here, so a voucher stretches further in this ZIP than the county average suggests.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 43044?
Yes. Ohio law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 43044 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 43044?
- For ZIP 43044 in Champaign County, OH, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,070 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $965 to $1,175 before the tenant's utility allowance.
- What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 43044?
- HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 43044, by bedroom size: studio $800, 1-bedroom $870, 2-bedroom $1,070, 3-bedroom $1,330, 4-bedroom $1,480. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 43044
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.
SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 43044 maps to Champaign County, OH · FIPS 39021. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.