Richland 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 | $671/mo | $604 – $738/mo |
| 1 BR | $773/mo | $696 – $850/mo |
| 2 BR | $973/mo | $876 – $1,070/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,315/mo | $1,184 – $1,447/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,530/mo | $1,377 – $1,683/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Richland County, OH (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Richland County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authorities serving Richland County
This county is served by 3 housing authorities. Each may have its own waiting list, payment standards, and application requirements.
- Seneca Metropolitian Housing Authority
88 W 3rd St, Mansfield, OH, 44902 · 4195261622
- Crawford Metropolitian Housing Authority
88 W 3rd St, Mansfield, OH, 44902 · 4195261622
- Mansfield Metropolitan Housing Authority
88 W 3rd St, Mansfield, OH, 44902 · 4195240029
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Richland 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 | $32,400 |
| 2 people | $37,000 |
| 3 people | $41,650 |
| 4 people | $46,250 |
| 5 people | $49,950 |
| 6 people | $53,650 |
| 7 people | $57,350 |
| 8 people | $61,050 |
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 Richland 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.
LOGAN PLACE
800 LOGAN RD, MANSFIELD, OH, 4490745 income-restricted units45 1BRBuilt 20134% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043VILLAGE GREEN APTS (LEXINGTON)
201 W MAIN ST, LEXINGTON, OH, 4490432 income-restricted units18 1BR, 14 2BRBuilt 20094% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039PARK MEADOWS
3560 PARK AVE W, ONTARIO, OH, 4490628 income-restricted units28 2BRBuilt 20074% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037- Elderly
MEADOW ESTATES APTS II
93 N THIRD ST, SHELBY, OH, 4487532 income-restricted units32 2BRBuilt 20064% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036 MANSFIELD HOMES III
625 KING ST, MANSFIELD, OH, 4490330 income-restricted units10 3BR, 20 4BR+Built 20054% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035MANSFIELD HOMES VI
175 W FIFTH ST, MANSFIELD, OH, 4490240 income-restricted units10 3BR, 30 4BR+Built 20054% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035- Elderly
MANSFIELD HOMES V
672 SACKMAN ST, MANSFIELD, OH, 4490325 income-restricted units of 30 total30 4BR+Built 20034% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033 MANSFIELD HOMES II
500 JOHNS AVE, MANSFIELD, OH, 4490330 income-restricted units30 4BR+Built 20034% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033MANSFIELD HOMES IV
625 SACKMAN ST, MANSFIELD, OH, 4490324 income-restricted units of 30 total2 3BR, 28 4BR+Built 20034% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033MEADOW ESTATES APTS I
100 N THIRD ST, SHELBY, OH, 4487539 income-restricted units of 50 total8 1BR, 24 2BR, 18 3BRBuilt 20024% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032ONTARIO VILLAGE APTS
975 LANDINGS CT, ONTARIO, OH, 4490660 income-restricted units30 2BR, 30 3BRBuilt 2002Compliance through ~2032VOEGELE BUILDING
211 N MAIN ST, MANSFIELD, OH, 4490225 income-restricted units8 2BR, 17 3BRBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031MCPHERSON WOODS
429 WOODRIDGE DR, MANSFIELD, OH, 4490640 income-restricted units of 50 total34 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031CEDAR WOODS APTS - MANSFIELD
478 E COOK RD, MANSFIELD, OH, 4490357 income-restricted units of 96 total80 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 2000Compliance through ~2030OAK WOOD APTS
325 CASTOR RD, LEXINGTON, OH, 4490453 income-restricted units of 84 total70 2BR, 14 3BRBuilt 2000Compliance through ~2030MANSFIELD HOMES I
226 E SECOND ST, MANSFIELD, OH, 4490244 income-restricted units15 3BR, 29 4BR+Built 19994% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029MALABAR TRACE I APTS
100 E COOK RD, MANSFIELD, OH, 4490732 income-restricted units26 2BR, 6 3BRBuilt 19984% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028MALABAR TRACE APTS II
100 E COOK RD, MANSFIELD, OH, 4490732 income-restricted units8 1BR, 16 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 19984% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028ALTMAN HTS QUADRIHOME #2
976 NEIL CIR N, MANSFIELD, OH, 449034 income-restricted unitsBuilt 1994Compliance through ~2024BLYMER APTS
90 BLYMYER AVE, MANSFIELD, OH, 4490343 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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