FY2027 Small Area FMR · Rootstown, OH
ZIP 44272 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 44272 (Rootstown, OH) is $1,240 a month, down 2.4% from FY2026. That is 1% above the Akron, OH area-wide FMR of $1,231.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
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Where 44272 sits in the Akron, OH area
Of the 71 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 44272 has the 30th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Akron, OH is one of the 65 metro areas where HUD requires Small Area FMRs for the Housing Choice Voucher program (designated 2023), so local housing agencies must set payment standards from this ZIP code's figure, normally between $1,116 and $1,364 for two bedrooms.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $890 | $801 – $979 | $886 | $910 |
| 1 bedroom | $960 | $864 – $1,056 | $952 | $990 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,240 | $1,116 – $1,364 | $1,231 | $1,270 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,480 | $1,332 – $1,628 | $1,474 | $1,550 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,630 | $1,467 – $1,793 | $1,618 | $1,680 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,240 needs about $49,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $97,100 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $77,700. ZIP code 44272 lies mainly in Portage County. See the Akron, OH metro 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 44272?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 44272 are $890 (studio), $960 (1 BR), $1,240 (2 BR), $1,480 (3 BR) and $1,630 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 44272?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 44272 that range is $1,116 to $1,364 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 44272?
The FY2026 income limits of the Akron, OH area apply: median family income $97,100, low-income (80%) limit $77,700 for a family of four.