Belmont 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 | $683/mo | $615 – $751/mo |
| 1 BR | $816/mo | $734 – $898/mo |
| 2 BR | $991/mo | $892 – $1,090/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,277/mo | $1,149 – $1,405/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,413/mo | $1,272 – $1,554/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Belmont County, OH (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Belmont County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Belmont County
- Belmont Metropolitan Housing Authority
100 S 3rd St, Martins Ferry, OH, 43935 · 7406335085
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Belmont 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 | $27,650 |
| 2 people | $31,600 |
| 3 people | $35,550 |
| 4 people | $39,450 |
| 5 people | $42,650 |
| 6 people | $45,800 |
| 7 people | $48,950 |
| 8 people | $52,100 |
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 Belmont 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.
ABBY'S CROSSING
301 VIRGINIA ST, BETHESDA, OH, 4371942 income-restricted units22 1BR, 20 2BRBuilt 20084% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038VALLEY GREENE
108 MORGANTOWN AVE, BARNESVILLE, OH, 4371324 income-restricted units8 1BR, 8 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20079% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037RUSSELLS PLACE
501 MORGANTOWN EXT, BARNESVILLE, OH, 4371332 income-restricted units8 1BR, 24 2BRBuilt 20064% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036- Elderly
ASHBURN GREENE
108 BROADLAND ST, ST CLAIRSVILLE, OH, 4395034 income-restricted units of 40 total4 2BR, 20 3BR, 16 4BR+Built 20044% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034 CARNES SENIOR
3396 BELMONT ST, BELLAIRE, OH, 4390620 income-restricted units of 26 total10 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20014% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031RUSSELL'S CROSSING APTS
177 PINE LN, BARNESVILLE, OH, 4371339 income-restricted units21 2BR, 12 3BR, 6 4BR+Built 19994% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029ST CLAIRSVILLE COURTYARD
173 W MAIN ST, ST CLAIRSVILLE, OH, 4395024 income-restricted units24 1BRBuilt 19974% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027- 4 income-restricted units4 2BRBuilt 1994Compliance through ~2024
BELMONT HEIGHTS APTS
68297 BLAINE CHERMONT RD, BRIDGEPORT, OH, 4391248 income-restricted units28 1BR, 20 2BRBuilt 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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