How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 45122?

For ZIP 45122 in Clermont County, OH, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,490 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,340 to $1,640 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 45122?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 45122, by bedroom size: studio $1,060, 1-bedroom $1,160, 2-bedroom $1,490, 3-bedroom $1,970, 4-bedroom $2,180. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 45122?

Vouchers for Clermont County are administered by Clermont Metropolitian Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 45122 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 45122

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 45122 in Clermont 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

$1,060

1 BR

$1,160

2 BR

$1,490

3 BR

$1,970

4 BR

$2,180

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%)

$1,340

FMR (100%)

$1,490

High (110%)

$1,640

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 45122 at $1,490 is $137 higher than the Clermont County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,353. 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 45122?

Yes. Ohio law blocks local governments from requiring voucher acceptance, so landlords in ZIP 45122 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 Clermont County

Clermont Metropolitian Housing Authority
Batavia · PHA code OH038
993 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 45122 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 45122?: For ZIP 45122 in Clermont County, OH, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,490 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,340 to $1,640 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 45122?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 45122, by bedroom size: studio $1,060, 1-bedroom $1,160, 2-bedroom $1,490, 3-bedroom $1,970, 4-bedroom $2,180. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 45122?: Vouchers for Clermont County are administered by Clermont Metropolitian Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 45122 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 45122

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Clermont County overview All of Ohio

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 45122 maps to Clermont County, OH · FIPS 39025. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.