Washington 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 | $756/mo | $680 – $832/mo |
| 1 BR | $760/mo | $684 – $836/mo |
| 2 BR | $973/mo | $876 – $1,070/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,313/mo | $1,182 – $1,444/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,449/mo | $1,304 – $1,594/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Washington County, OH (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Washington County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Washington County
- City of Marietta
218 Putnam St, Marietta, OH, 45750 · 7403733745
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Washington 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 | $30,700 |
| 2 people | $35,100 |
| 3 people | $39,500 |
| 4 people | $43,850 |
| 5 people | $47,400 |
| 6 people | $50,900 |
| 7 people | $54,400 |
| 8 people | $57,900 |
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 Washington 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.
BELLE PRAIRIE
110 COLONIAL SQ, BELPRE, OH, 4571440 income-restricted units14 1BR, 22 2BR, 4 3BRBuilt 20124% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2042GATES GREEN VILLAGE APTS
125 MILLERS LN, MARIETTA, OH, 4575020 income-restricted units8 1BR, 12 2BRBuilt 2010Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2040NORWOOD GREENE
315 COLEGATE DR, MARIETTA, OH, 4575040 income-restricted units40 2BRBuilt 20084% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038- Elderly
RIDGEWOOD COURT APTS
280 RIDGEWOOD DR, MARIETTA, OH, 45750110 income-restricted units53 1BR, 32 2BR, 25 3BRBuilt 20069% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036 WINBERI PLACE
623 VIRGINIA ST, MARIETTA, OH, 4575040 income-restricted units30 1BR, 10 2BRBuilt 19994% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029MARIETTA MILLS
115 N HART ST, MARIETTA, OH, 4575056 income-restricted units10 1BR, 26 2BR, 20 3BRBuilt 19974% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027BEVERLY HEIGHTS
601 MITCHELL AVE, BEVERLY, OH, 4571516 income-restricted units8 1BR, 8 2BRBuilt 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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