Allen County, OH
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $839/mo | $755 – $923/mo |
| 1 BR | $844/mo | $760 – $928/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,108/mo | $997 – $1,219/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,338/mo | $1,204 – $1,472/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,493/mo | $1,344 – $1,642/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Allen County, OH (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Allen County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Allen County
- Allen Metropolitan Housing Authority
600 S Main St, Lima, OH, 45804 · 4192286065
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Allen County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $30,800 |
| 2 people | $35,200 |
| 3 people | $39,600 |
| 4 people | $43,950 |
| 5 people | $47,500 |
| 6 people | $51,000 |
| 7 people | $54,500 |
| 8 people | $58,050 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Allen County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
- Elderly
PIKE RUN VILLAGE
257 ELIDA RD, DELPHOS, OH, 4583340 income-restricted units22 2BR, 18 3BRBuilt 20224% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052 - Elderly
SHAWNEE LOFTS
892 SOUTH CABLE ROAD, LIMA, OH, 4580554 income-restricted units16 1BR, 27 2BR, 11 3BRBuilt 20224% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052 - Elderly
LIMA APARTMENTS
760 EAST 4TH ST, LIMA APARTMENTS, OH, 4580470 income-restricted units36 1BR, 34 2BRBuilt 20204% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050 UNION SQUARE
200 EAST ELM STREET, LIMA, OH, 4580123 income-restricted units of 24 totalBuilt 2015Compliance through ~2045WILSHIRE PLACE
1500 DEERFIELD DR, LIMA, OH, 4580540 income-restricted units30 2BR, 10 3BRBuilt 20124% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2042DELPHOS SENIOR APTS
263 ELIDA RD, DELPHOS, OH, 4583332 income-restricted units32 2BRBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041MELFORD VILLAGE APTS
600 WURSTER DR, SPENCERVILLE, OH38 income-restricted units29 2BR, 7 3BR, 2 4BR+Built 20119% LIHTCCompliance through ~2041MAPLEWOOD/NORTHWOOD APTS
531 BROWER RD, LIMA, OH, 45801196 income-restricted units32 1BR, 104 2BR, 44 3BR, 16 4BR+Built 20084% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038NEW LIMA HOMES
209 E TENTH ST, LIMA, OH, 4580460 income-restricted units60 4BR+Built 20054% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035WATERFORD TOWNHOMES
515 HOPE ST, LIMA, OH, 4580482 income-restricted units of 92 total40 2BR, 52 3BRBuilt 20024% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032DEER CREEK APTS
1070 LIMA AVE, DELPHOS, OH, 4583384 income-restricted units70 2BR, 14 3BRBuilt 19994% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029- Elderly
BROWER COMMONS
1170 ADAMLEE PL, LIMA, OH, 4580190 income-restricted units56 2BR, 34 3BRBuilt 19984% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028 WILLOW LAKE APT HOMES
2260 LAKE CIR DR, LIMA, OH, 45801192 income-restricted units88 1BR, 96 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 19989% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028BARR SENIOR APTS
204 N UNION ST, LIMA, OH, 4580169 income-restricted unitsBuilt 1994Compliance through ~2024
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
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