How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 43050?

For ZIP 43050 in Knox 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 43050?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 43050, by bedroom size: studio $810, 1-bedroom $870, 2-bedroom $1,070, 3-bedroom $1,380, 4-bedroom $1,430. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 43050?

Vouchers for Knox County are administered by Knox Metropolitan Housing Authority, Morrow Metropolitan Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 43050 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 43050

FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 43050 in Knox 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

$810

1 BR

$870

2 BR

$1,070

3 BR

$1,380

4 BR

$1,430

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%)

$965

FMR (100%)

$1,070

High (110%)

$1,175

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 43050 at $1,070 is $8 lower than the Knox County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,078. 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 43050?

Yes. Ohio law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 43050 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.

Housing authorities serving Knox County

Knox Metropolitan Housing Authority
Mount Vernon · PHA code OH050
763 Section 8 units
Morrow Metropolitan Housing Authority
Mount Vernon · PHA code OH083
138 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 43050 handles the application, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 43050?: For ZIP 43050 in Knox 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 43050?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 43050, by bedroom size: studio $810, 1-bedroom $870, 2-bedroom $1,070, 3-bedroom $1,380, 4-bedroom $1,430. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 43050?: Vouchers for Knox County are administered by Knox Metropolitan Housing Authority, Morrow Metropolitan Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 43050 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Knox County overview All of Ohio

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 43050 maps to Knox County, OH · FIPS 39083. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.