How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 43150?

For ZIP 43150 in Fairfield County, OH, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area 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 43150?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 43150, by bedroom size: studio $800, 1-bedroom $870, 2-bedroom $1,070, 3-bedroom $1,280, 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 43150?

Vouchers for Fairfield County are administered by Fairfield Metropolitan Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 43150 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 43150

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 43150 in Fairfield 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

$800

1 BR

$870

2 BR

$1,070

3 BR

$1,280

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 43150 at $1,070 is $360 lower than the Fairfield County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,430. 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 43150?

Yes. Ohio law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 43150 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 Fairfield County

Fairfield Metropolitan Housing Authority
Lancaster · PHA code OH070
1,106 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 43150 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 43150?: For ZIP 43150 in Fairfield County, OH, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area 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 43150?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 43150, by bedroom size: studio $800, 1-bedroom $870, 2-bedroom $1,070, 3-bedroom $1,280, 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 43150?: Vouchers for Fairfield County are administered by Fairfield Metropolitan Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 43150 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Fairfield County overview All of Ohio

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 43150 maps to Fairfield County, OH · FIPS 39045. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.