Brown 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 | $797/mo | $717 – $877/mo |
| 1 BR | $802/mo | $722 – $882/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,008/mo | $907 – $1,109/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,361/mo | $1,225 – $1,497/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,691/mo | $1,522 – $1,860/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Brown County, OH (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Brown County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Brown County
- Brown Metropolitian Housing Authority
406 W Plum St, Georgetown, OH, 45121 · 9373786041
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Brown 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 | $30,700 |
| 2 people | $35,100 |
| 3 people | $39,500 |
| 4 people | $43,850 |
| 5 people | $47,400 |
| 6 people | $50,900 |
| 7 people | $54,400 |
| 8 people | $57,900 |
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 Brown 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.
ABCAP HOUSING RENOVATIONS
100 132 BANTING DRIVE GEORGETOWN, GEORGETOWN, OH, 4512158 income-restricted units58 1BRBuilt 20184% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048ASHLEY GROVE SENIOR RESIDENCE
NORTH SIDE OF GRIESHOP STREET, MOUNT ORAB, OH, 4515443 income-restricted units15 1BR, 28 2BRBuilt 20154% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045FAIR PARK APARTMENTS
133 MAPLE AVENUE, SARDINIA, OH, 45171-730340 income-restricted units8 1BR, 24 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20154% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045MORRISON PLACE
620 E STATE ST, GEORGETOWN, OH, 4512130 income-restricted units30 2BRBuilt 20074% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037HYDE PARK WEST APTS
1 HYDE PARK DR, MT ORAB, OH48 income-restricted units8 1BR, 24 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20049% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034- Elderly
RIVERVIEW PLACE
101 GOVERNOR ST, RIPLEY, OH, 4516733 income-restricted units18 1BR, 15 2BRBuilt 20034% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033 FOREST GLADE APTS
9001 AIRPORT RD, GEORGETOWN, OH, 4512160 income-restricted units12 1BR, 36 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 20039% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033RIPLEY SCHOOLHOUSE APTS
200 N SECOND ST, RIPLEY, OH, 4516719 income-restricted units17 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 19984% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028RIVERBEND APTS
1890 VISTA CIR, ABERDEEN, OH, 4510150 income-restricted units30 1BR, 20 2BRBuilt 19964% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026COUNTRY PLACE APTS II
41 SUNSET BLVD, GEORGETOWN, OH, 4512124 income-restricted unitsBuilt 19929% LIHTCCompliance through ~2022RIVERBEND APTS II (ABERDEEN)
1890 VISTA CIR, ABERDEEN, OH, 4510140 income-restricted unitsBuilt 19919% LIHTCCompliance through ~2021RIVERBEND II APTS
VISTA CIR, ABERDEEN, OH40 income-restricted unitsBuilt 1991Compliance through ~2021
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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