Hancock 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 | $777/mo | $699 – $855/mo |
| 1 BR | $859/mo | $773 – $945/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,127/mo | $1,014 – $1,240/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,484/mo | $1,336 – $1,632/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,693/mo | $1,524 – $1,862/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Hancock County, OH (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Hancock County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Hancock County
- Hancock Metropolitian Housing Authority
1800 N Blanchard St, Findlay, OH, 45840 · 4194247848
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Hancock 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 | $36,150 |
| 2 people | $41,350 |
| 3 people | $46,500 |
| 4 people | $51,700 |
| 5 people | $55,850 |
| 6 people | $60,000 |
| 7 people | $64,100 |
| 8 people | $68,250 |
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 Hancock 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
BLANCHARD STATION
1795 BISHOP LANE, FINDLAY, OH, 4584050 income-restricted units5 1BR, 3 2BR, 40 3BR, 2 4BR+Built 20204% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050 CRAWFORD STATION
1405 E MELROSE AVE, FINDLAY, OH, 4584043 income-restricted units13 2BR, 28 3BR, 2 4BR+Built 20194% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049KIWANIS VILLAGE
1200 CROY DR, FINDLAY, OH, 4584044 income-restricted units of 45 total44 1BR, 1 2BRBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041- Elderly
FOREST EDGE
174 POWELL LN, RAWSON, OH, 4588136 income-restricted units12 3BR, 24 4BR+Built 20094% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039 - Elderly
MELROSE VILLAGE PHASE I & II
2201 JENNIFER LN, FINDLAY, OH, 45840106 income-restricted units34 1BR, 54 2BR, 18 3BRBuilt 20069% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036 SENIOR TOWER APTS
806 BRIGHT RD, FINDLAY, OH, 45840146 income-restricted units107 1BR, 39 2BRBuilt 20039% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033CRYSTAL GLEN APTS (MELROSE)
1231 CRYSTAL GLEN BLVD, FINDLAY, OH, 45840192 income-restricted unitsBuilt 19999% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029WESLEY COMMONS
700 STINCHCOMB DR, FOSTORIA, OH, 4483054 income-restricted units12 1BR, 32 2BR, 10 3BRBuilt 19994% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029BRECKENRIDGE APTS
2010 CRYSTAL AVE, FINDLAY, OH, 4584071 income-restricted units of 72 total60 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 19984% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028CRYSTAL GALE APTS
613 SCOTT ST, MC COMB, OH24 income-restricted units8 1BR, 16 2BRBuilt 19969% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026CHRISTLA GALE APARTMENTS
613 SCOTT STREET, MC COMB, OH24 income-restricted unitsBuilt 1996Compliance through ~2026FINDLAY GREEN II
730 FOX RUN RD, FINDLAY, OH, 4584066 income-restricted unitsBuilt 1994Compliance through ~2024GLENWOOD VILLAGE APTS
400 STERLING HILL DR, FINDLAY, OH, 4584076 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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