Section 8 Rent in ZIP 44264
FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 44264 in Summit 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 44264?
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 $1,110 for a one-bedroom and $1,430 for a two-bedroom in ZIP 44264. 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 44264 at $1,430 is $162 higher than the Summit County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,268. 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 44264?
Yes. Ohio law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 44264 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.
Housing authorities serving Summit County
Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority
Akron · PHA code OH007
5,436 Section 8 units
The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 44264 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 44264?
- For ZIP 44264 in Summit County, OH, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,430 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,285 to $1,575 before the tenant's utility allowance.
- What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 44264?
- HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 44264, by bedroom size: studio $1,020, 1-bedroom $1,110, 2-bedroom $1,430, 3-bedroom $1,740, 4-bedroom $1,900. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
- Which housing authority covers ZIP 44264?
- Vouchers for Summit County are administered by Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 44264 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.
Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 44264
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 44264 maps to Summit County, OH · FIPS 39153. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.