Section 8 Rent in ZIP 43044
FY2027 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 43044 in Champaign County, Ohio: HUD rent benchmarks by bedroom size, an illustrative percentage range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in Ohio.
What does the HUD rent benchmark measure in ZIP 43044?
HUD's Fair Market Rents estimate 40th-percentile gross rents for standard-quality units occupied by recent movers. Small Area FMRs provide ZIP-level estimates. These are not arithmetic average asking rents or approved voucher payments. For FY2027, that benchmark is $810 for a one-bedroom and $1,030 for a two-bedroom in ZIP 43044. Actual asking rents and adopted agency payment standards can differ. The full HUD benchmark table is above.
What changed from FY2026 to FY2027 in ZIP 43044
HUD's two-bedroom Fair Market Rent for ZIP 43044 fell from $1,070 in FY2026 to $1,030 in FY2027, a change of -$40 a month (-3.7%). FY2027 figures took effect on October 1, 2026.
| Bedrooms | FY2026 | FY2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $800 | $720 | -$80 (-10.0%) |
| 1-bedroom | $870 | $810 | -$60 (-6.9%) |
| 2-bedroom | $1,070 | $1,030 | -$40 (-3.7%) |
| 3-bedroom | $1,330 | $1,330 | $0 (0%) |
| 4-bedroom | $1,480 | $1,450 | -$30 (-2.0%) |
The FMR is not what the voucher pays. Each housing authority sets its own payment standard. The basic range is 90% to 110% of the applicable FMR or SAFMR, with exceptions and Moving to Work policies that may differ. A HUD effective date is not a household rent-change notice. Confirm the adopted schedule and its application to your lease or reexamination with your agency.
Already renting with a voucher in ZIP 43044? Under standard HCV rules, a lower payment standard does not cut your subsidy right away. Moving to Work agencies may use different policies. The housing authority may keep your current payment standard for as long as you stay in the same unit. If it decides to lower it, the reduction cannot start sooner than two years after the decrease takes effect, and only after it sends you the required notice (24 CFR 982.505(c)(3)). Families who are new to the program, or who move to a different unit, get the schedule in effect at that time.
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 and FY2027, huduser.gov.
Illustration: 90% to 110% of the HUD benchmark (2 BR)
These percentages illustrate the basic payment-standard range, not a verified agency schedule. ZIP-based policies, approved exceptions and Moving to Work rules can differ.
Gross rent includes the applicable allowance for tenant-paid utilities. Ask your administering agency for the adopted standard and household affordability calculation; neither the HUD benchmark nor this illustration is a lease approval.
ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)
ZIP 43044 at $1,030 is $17 lower than the Champaign County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,047. The difference describes HUD benchmarks, not a reduction in your voucher. Confirm the applicable schedule with the agency administering your assistance.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 43044?
In most of the state, yes. Ohio has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 43044 can decline Section 8 applications unless a local ordinance says otherwise.
No statewide source-of-income law (Ohio Civil Rights Act, R.C. 4112.02(H), does not cover vouchers)
Ohio has no statewide source-of-income protection, so outside the cities with their own ordinance a landlord can decline a voucher applicant. Akron, Cincinnati, Cleveland Heights, Columbus, Dayton, South Euclid, Toledo and University Heights have local ordinances. Ohio HB 430 (2022) bars local rent control; it does not mention source-of-income ordinances, and Dayton adopted its ordinance in 2023, after HB 430. The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Ohio Advisory Committee (2024) documented widespread source-of-income discrimination in the state. PRRAC Appendix B (March 2026).
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 FY2027 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,030 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of this HUD benchmark is roughly $925 to $1,135. This modeled range is not the agency's adopted schedule. The agency calculates assistance using its applicable standard, household income and unit details; gross rent includes the allowance for tenant-paid utilities.
- What are the FY2027 HUD rent benchmarks for ZIP 43044?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 43044, by bedroom size: studio $720, 1-bedroom $810, 2-bedroom $1,030, 3-bedroom $1,330, 4-bedroom $1,450. A ZIP benchmark helps compare locations but does not establish what a voucher pays. The administering agency's adopted schedule, program rules and household calculation determine assistance.
Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 43044
VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. The administering housing authority must approve the actual unit, rent and household assistance calculation.
Landlord and investor tools for Champaign County
RentalCalcsFree calculators and guides from RentalCalcs, built by the VoucherMatch team, for landlords deciding whether to accept vouchers.
- Champaign County rental market dataRents, home prices, cap rates and cash flow estimates for investors.
- Section 8 rent analyzerHUD rent benchmarks and modeled comparisons for Ohio ZIP codes. Confirm adopted amounts with the agency.
- Compare HUD benchmarks with market rent in OhioExplore modeled ZIP comparisons; these do not establish an approved rent or agency payment.
- Average rent in OhioMarket rent versus HUD fair market rent by city and bedroom count.
- How Section 8 rent is calculatedFair market rent, payment standards and rent reasonableness, step by step.
- Section 8 landlord math for 2026What the payment standard changes mean for cash flow this year.
SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2027. ZIP 43044 maps to Champaign County, OH · FIPS 39021. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.