Ross 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 | $785/mo | $707 – $864/mo |
| 1 BR | $882/mo | $794 – $970/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,057/mo | $951 – $1,163/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,335/mo | $1,202 – $1,469/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,399/mo | $1,259 – $1,539/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Ross County, OH (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Ross County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Ross County
- Chillicothe Metropolitan Housing Authority
178 W 4th St, Chillicothe, OH, 45601 · 7407757881
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Ross 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 | $31,050 |
| 2 people | $35,450 |
| 3 people | $39,900 |
| 4 people | $44,300 |
| 5 people | $47,850 |
| 6 people | $51,400 |
| 7 people | $54,950 |
| 8 people | $58,500 |
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 Ross 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
MCARTHUR GARDENS
1049 COLUMBUS STREET, CHILLICOTHE, OH, 4560132 income-restricted units32 1BRBuilt 20234% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053 - Elderly
PAINT CREEK STATION
101 W M TROTTER DRIVE, CHILLICOTHE, OH, 45601-958343 income-restricted units5 1BR, 10 2BR, 28 3BRBuilt 20204% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050 QUINN COURT
960 COLUMBUS STREET, CHILLICOTHE, OH, 4560132 income-restricted units32 2BRBuilt 20184% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048FREEDOM'S PATH AT CHILLICOTHE
17273 STATE ROUTE 104, CHILLICOTHE, OH, 45601-971860 income-restricted units58 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 20164% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046CROSS CREEK MEADOWS
103 LARRY COX DR, CHILLICOTHE, OH, 4560132 income-restricted units32 3BRBuilt 20114% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2041ARDMORE CROSSING
2251 ANDERSON STATION RD, CHILLICOTHE, OH, 4560150 income-restricted units6 1BR, 44 2BRBuilt 20094% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039FRANKFORT PLACE
243 MAPLE DR, FRANKFORT, OH, 4562820 income-restricted units20 1BRBuilt 20044% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034SCIOTO WOODS APTS II
2097 WESTERN AVE, CHILLICOTHE, OH, 4560172 income-restricted units of 84 total60 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20014% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031BRIDGE STREET LANDING APTS
1920 N BRIDGE ST, CHILLICOTHE, OH, 4560151 income-restricted units of 84 total70 2BR, 14 3BRBuilt 20004% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030SCIOTO WOODS APTS
1957 WESTERN AVE, CHILLICOTHE, OH, 4560172 income-restricted units60 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 19984% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028NORTH CREEK APTS
176 CLINTON RD, CHILLICOTHE, OH, 4560140 income-restricted units30 2BR, 10 3BRBuilt 19974% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027TIFFIN ESTATES
2125 ANDERSON STATION RD, CHILLICOTHE, OH, 4560140 income-restricted units22 2BR, 18 3BRBuilt 1995Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2025BAINBRIDGE MANOR APTS
200 SHAWNEE ST, BAINBRIDGE, OH, 4561248 income-restricted unitsBuilt 1994Compliance through ~2024KINGSTON SENIOR VILLAGE
8 E ING ST, KINGSTON, OH, 4564436 income-restricted unitsBuilt 19939% LIHTCCompliance through ~2023TANGLEWOOD APTS
440 N MAIN ST, FRANKFORT, OH, 4562836 income-restricted unitsBuilt 19934% LIHTCCompliance through ~2023
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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