FY2027 Small Area FMR · Ridgeway, OH
ZIP 43345 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 43345 (Ridgeway, OH) is $1,460 a month, up 6.6% from FY2026. That is 9% below the Union County, OH area-wide FMR of $1,607.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 43345 sits in the Union County, OH area
Of the 21 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 43345 has the 9th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Union County, OH is not on HUD's list of mandatory Small Area FMR areas, so voucher payment standards here are normally based on the area-wide FMR of $1,607 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,460 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 43345 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Hardin County, OH (same figures) and Logan County, OH (same figures). The figure that applies depends on which side of the line the home is.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,190 | $1,071 – $1,309 | $1,119 | $1,100 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,200 | $1,080 – $1,320 | $1,228 | $1,100 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,460 | $1,314 – $1,606 | $1,607 | $1,370 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,810 | $1,629 – $1,991 | $1,915 | $1,710 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,020 | $1,818 – $2,222 | $2,112 | $1,890 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,460 needs about $58,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $146,700 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $106,800. ZIP code 43345 lies mainly in Logan County, Hardin County and Union County. See the Union County, OH county page for the full income limits table and the household check.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 43345?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 43345 are $1,190 (studio), $1,200 (1 BR), $1,460 (2 BR), $1,810 (3 BR) and $2,020 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 43345?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 43345 that range is $1,314 to $1,606 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 43345?
The FY2026 income limits of the Union County, OH area apply: median family income $146,700, low-income (80%) limit $106,800 for a family of four.