FY2027 Small Area FMR · Cincinnati, OH
ZIP 45231 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 45231 (Cincinnati, OH) is $1,590 a month, up 8.9% from FY2026. That is 10% above the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN area-wide FMR of $1,442.
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 45231 sits in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN area
Of the 184 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 45231 has the 39th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN 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 $1,431 and $1,749 for two bedrooms.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,160 | $1,044 – $1,276 | $1,052 | $1,030 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,240 | $1,116 – $1,364 | $1,128 | $1,130 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,590 | $1,431 – $1,749 | $1,442 | $1,460 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,090 | $1,881 – $2,299 | $1,897 | $1,930 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,360 | $2,124 – $2,596 | $2,141 | $2,130 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,590 needs about $63,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $109,900 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $87,900. ZIP code 45231 lies mainly in Hamilton County. See the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN 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 45231?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 45231 are $1,160 (studio), $1,240 (1 BR), $1,590 (2 BR), $2,090 (3 BR) and $2,360 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 45231?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 45231 that range is $1,431 to $1,749 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 45231?
The FY2026 income limits of the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN area apply: median family income $109,900, low-income (80%) limit $87,900 for a family of four.