How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 44266?

For ZIP 44266 in Portage County, OH, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,200 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,080 to $1,320 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 44266?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 44266, by bedroom size: studio $860, 1-bedroom $930, 2-bedroom $1,200, 3-bedroom $1,460, 4-bedroom $1,590. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 44266?

Vouchers for Portage County are administered by Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 44266 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 44266

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 44266 in Portage 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

$860

1 BR

$930

2 BR

$1,200

3 BR

$1,460

4 BR

$1,590

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%)

$1,080

FMR (100%)

$1,200

High (110%)

$1,320

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 44266 at $1,200 is $68 lower than the Portage County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,268. 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 44266?

Yes. Ohio law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 44266 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 Portage County

Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority
Ravenna · PHA code OH031
1,951 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 44266 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 44266?: For ZIP 44266 in Portage County, OH, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,200 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,080 to $1,320 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 44266?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 44266, by bedroom size: studio $860, 1-bedroom $930, 2-bedroom $1,200, 3-bedroom $1,460, 4-bedroom $1,590. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 44266?: Vouchers for Portage County are administered by Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 44266 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Portage County overview All of Ohio

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 44266 maps to Portage County, OH · FIPS 39133. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.