FY2027 Small Area FMR · Mansfield, OH
ZIP 44902 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 44902 (Mansfield, OH) is $1,070 a month, up 7.0% from FY2026. That is 3% above the Mansfield, OH area-wide FMR of $1,035.
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 44902 sits in the Mansfield, OH area
Of the 20 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 44902 has the 5th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Mansfield, 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 $1,035 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,070 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $750 | $675 – $825 | $721 | $690 |
| 1 bedroom | $850 | $765 – $935 | $822 | $790 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,070 | $963 – $1,177 | $1,035 | $1,000 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,420 | $1,278 – $1,562 | $1,370 | $1,350 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,650 | $1,485 – $1,815 | $1,595 | $1,570 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,070 needs about $42,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $92,500 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $74,000. ZIP code 44902 lies mainly in Richland County. See the Mansfield, 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 44902?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 44902 are $750 (studio), $850 (1 BR), $1,070 (2 BR), $1,420 (3 BR) and $1,650 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 44902?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 44902 that range is $963 to $1,177 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 44902?
The FY2026 income limits of the Mansfield, OH area apply: median family income $92,500, low-income (80%) limit $74,000 for a family of four.