Portage 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 | $904/mo | $814 – $994/mo |
| 1 BR | $985/mo | $887 – $1,084/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,268/mo | $1,141 – $1,395/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,547/mo | $1,392 – $1,702/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,681/mo | $1,513 – $1,849/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Portage County, OH (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Portage County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Portage County
- Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority
2832 State Route 59, Ravenna, OH, 44266 · 3302971489
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Portage 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 | $34,000 |
| 2 people | $38,850 |
| 3 people | $43,700 |
| 4 people | $48,550 |
| 5 people | $52,450 |
| 6 people | $56,350 |
| 7 people | $60,250 |
| 8 people | $64,100 |
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 Portage 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
WINDGROVE SENIOR APARTMENTS
8991 MAPLE GROVE RD, WINDHAM, OH, 44288-121830 income-restricted units30 1BRBuilt 20234% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053 - Elderly
WINDHAM FAMILY HOUSING
9108 MAPLE GROVE ROAD, WINDHAM, OH, 44288-112830 income-restricted units30 3BRBuilt 20204% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050 WILDS AT HARVEST ROSE, THE
1250 IDLEWILD DRIVE, RAVENNA, OH, 4426645 income-restricted units9 1BR, 36 2BRBuilt 20194% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049MAPLE BROOK AT GOLDEN POND II
5221 SUNNYBROOK ROAD, KENT, OH, 44240-738363 income-restricted units20 1BR, 43 2BRBuilt 20164% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046FOUR SEASONS AT GOLDEN POND
5231 SUNNYBROOK RD, KENT, OH, 4424069 income-restricted unitsBuilt 20144% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044HARVEST ROSE
400 HARVEST DR, RAVENNA, OH, 4426640 income-restricted unitsBuilt 20144% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044ROOTSTOWN VILLAS
4263 SABIN DR, ROOTSTOWN, OH, 4427236 income-restricted units35 1BR, 1 2BRBuilt 20134% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043TERRILL SUITES
870 CLEVELAND RD, RAVENNA, OH, 442665 income-restricted units of 65 total8 studio, 40 4BR+Built 20134% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043STREETSBORO FAMILY HOMES
9200 MARKET SQUARE DRIVE, STREETSBORO, OH28 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2013Compliance through ~2043MAPLEWOOD VILLAGE (STREETSBORO)
1638 MAPLEWOOD DR, STREETSBORO, OH, 4424150 income-restricted units50 1BRBuilt 20094% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039LAMPLIGHTER LANDINGS
4816 SONTAG LN, MANTUA, OH, 4425529 income-restricted units of 30 total22 1BR, 8 2BRBuilt 20074% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037PROSPECT HOUSE
245 S PROSPECT ST, RAVENNA, OH, 4426666 income-restricted units66 studioBuilt 20064% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036PORTAGE HOUSING III
9015 MAPLE GROVE RD, WINDHAM, OH, 4428830 income-restricted units30 3BRBuilt 20054% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035PORTAGE HOUSING II
9066 MAPLE GROVE RD, WINDHAM, OH, 4428825 income-restricted units10 3BR, 15 4BR+Built 20034% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033FOUR SEASONS AT KENT
5956 HORNING RD, KENT, OH, 4424043 income-restricted units of 54 total4 1BR, 50 2BRBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031PORTAGE HOMES I
9905 SHORT DR, WINDHAM, OH, 4428830 income-restricted units10 3BR, 20 4BR+Built 20004% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030PORTAGE TERRACE
4516 COE RD, RAVENNA, OH, 4426660 income-restricted units12 1BR, 32 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 19954% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025SILVER MEADOWS
1214 ANITA DR, KENT, OH, 44240340 income-restricted units10 1BR, 268 2BR, 62 3BRBuilt 19959% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025STREETSBORO VILLAGE SQUARE
1550 RUSSELL DR, STREETSBORO, OH, 4424154 income-restricted units26 1BR, 28 2BR, 28 3BRBuilt 19954% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025MAPLE GROVE ARMS APTS III
9124 MAPLE GROVE RD, WINDHAM, OH, 4428864 income-restricted unitsBuilt 1993Compliance through ~2023ROBERTO HOUSE
5536 SOUTH PROSPECT STREET, RAVENNA, OH16 income-restricted unitsBuilt 19924% LIHTCCompliance through ~2022
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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