How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 43128?

For ZIP 43128 in Fayette County, OH, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $980 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $880 to $1,080 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 43128?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 43128, by bedroom size: studio $740, 1-bedroom $830, 2-bedroom $980, 3-bedroom $1,260, 4-bedroom $1,400. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 43128?

Vouchers for Fayette County are administered by Fayette Metropolitan Housing Authority, Highland Metropolitian Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 43128 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 43128

FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 43128 in Fayette 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

$740

1 BR

$830

2 BR

$980

3 BR

$1,260

4 BR

$1,400

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%)

$880

FMR (100%)

$980

High (110%)

$1,080

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 43128 at $980 is $12 lower than the Fayette County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $992. 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 43128?

Yes. Ohio law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 43128 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 Fayette County

Fayette Metropolitan Housing Authority
Washington Court House · PHA code OH056
478 Section 8 units
Highland Metropolitian Housing Authority
Washington Ch · PHA code OH086
144 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 43128 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 43128?: For ZIP 43128 in Fayette County, OH, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $980 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $880 to $1,080 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 43128?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 43128, by bedroom size: studio $740, 1-bedroom $830, 2-bedroom $980, 3-bedroom $1,260, 4-bedroom $1,400. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 43128?: Vouchers for Fayette County are administered by Fayette Metropolitan Housing Authority, Highland Metropolitian Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 43128 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Fayette County overview All of Ohio

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 43128 maps to Fayette County, OH · FIPS 39047. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.