Licking 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 | $1,111/mo | $1,000 – $1,222/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,194/mo | $1,075 – $1,313/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,430/mo | $1,287 – $1,573/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,715/mo | $1,544 – $1,887/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,927/mo | $1,734 – $2,120/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Licking County, OH (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Licking County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Licking County
- Licking Metropolitan Housing Authority
144 W Main St, Newark, OH, 43055 · 7403498069
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Licking 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 | $39,050 |
| 2 people | $44,600 |
| 3 people | $50,200 |
| 4 people | $55,750 |
| 5 people | $60,250 |
| 6 people | $64,700 |
| 7 people | $69,150 |
| 8 people | $73,600 |
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 Licking 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.
- Elderly42 income-restricted units10 1BR, 20 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 20244% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2054
- Elderly
CHIMES TERRACE
65 S WILLIAMS ST, JOHNSTOWN, OH, 4303136 income-restricted unitsBuilt 20144% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044 NEWARK VILLAGE APTS
607 GLENBROOK DR, NEWARK, OH, 4305521 income-restricted unitsBuilt 20149% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044LOG POND APARTMENTS
628 GLENBROOK DRIVE, NEWARK, OH, 4305550 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2014Compliance through ~2044NEWARK TOWNHOMES
11 DAUGHERTY CIR, NEWARK, OH, 4305550 income-restricted units of 51 total30 2BR, 20 3BRBuilt 20124% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2042CONCORD APTS
41 N 40TH ST, NEWARK, OH, 4305550 income-restricted units10 1BR, 34 2BR, 6 3BRBuilt 20119% LIHTCCompliance through ~2041RIDGEVIEW MANOR III
436 CLARK DR, JOHNSTOWN, OH, 4303132 income-restricted units32 2BRBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041- Elderly
HONEYBROOK GREENE
194 PLEASANTVIEW DR, UTICA, OH, 4308036 income-restricted units20 3BR, 16 4BR+Built 20104% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2040 TRAIL WEST APTS
36 WESTON, NEWARK, OH, 4305586 income-restricted units38 1BR, 48 2BRBuilt 20094% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039LUKE'S CROSSING
298 BRIARWOOD DR, JOHNSTOWN, OH, 4303140 income-restricted units40 2BRBuilt 20084% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038- Elderly
EAST NEWARK HOMES
28 BOLEN CT, NEWARK, OH, 4305540 income-restricted units20 3BR, 20 4BR+Built 20074% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037 AVALON BUILDING
108 W MAIN ST, NEWARK, OH, 4305520 income-restricted units8 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 20044% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034RIDGEVIEW MANOR II
214244 CLARK DR, JOHNSTOWN, OH30 income-restricted units14 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20034% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033RIDGEVIEW MANOR I
159 CLARK DR, JOHNSTOWN, OH, 4303124 income-restricted units of 35 total22 2BR, 13 3BRBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031SHARON GLYN VILLAGE
914 SHARON VALLEY RD, NEWARK, OH, 4305560 income-restricted units30 1BR, 30 2BRBuilt 2001Compliance through ~2031- Elderly
CONINE VILLAGE APTS
601 CONINE WAY SW, PATASKALA, OH, 4306259 income-restricted units of 60 total40 1BR, 20 2BRBuilt 19974% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027 CROSSROADS MANOR APTS
903 SIXTH ST, HEBRON, OH, 4302548 income-restricted units16 1BR, 32 2BRBuilt 19964% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026HIGH MEADOWS
1710 WATSON RD, HEATH, OH, 4305640 income-restricted units8 2BR, 32 3BRBuilt 19954% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025SUE ELLEN APTS
784 BLACKSNAKE RD, UTICA, OH, 4308024 income-restricted units23 2BR, 1 4BR+Built 19959% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025BROOKSIDE PLACE APTS
65 S TOWNSHIP RD, PATASKALA, OH, 4306232 income-restricted unitsBuilt 1994Compliance through ~2024PATASKALA VILLAGE SQUARE
34 CORONADO DR, PATASKALA, OH, 4306266 income-restricted unitsBuilt 1994Compliance through ~2024NEWARK VILLAGE SQUARE APTS
876 KING RD, NEWARK, OH, 4305566 income-restricted unitsBuilt 19934% LIHTCCompliance through ~2023PATASKALA VILLAGE GREEN
60 COORS BLVD, PATASKALA, OH, 4306236 income-restricted unitsBuilt 19934% LIHTCCompliance through ~2023BLUE HERON MANOR
2 MALLARD WAY, HEBRON, OH, 4302540 income-restricted unitsBuilt 19924% LIHTCCompliance through ~2022QUAIL CREEK TOWNHOMES
269 QUAIL CREEK DR, NEWARK, OH, 4305536 income-restricted unitsBuilt 19924% LIHTCCompliance through ~2022SHURMANAIRE
58 S 33RD ST, NEWARK, OH, 430551 income-restricted unitBuilt 19914% LIHTCCompliance 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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