Section 8 Payment Standards — Akron, Ohio (FY 2026)
HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR) data for Akron ZIP codes, plus how Section 8 rent compares to typical market asking rents.
Summit County combines Rust Belt pricing with SAFMR ceilings that reward investors who underwrite on voucher rent.
County est. 2BR SAFMR
$1,268
County median home value
$232,716
Est. Section 8 yield
6.5%
On a typical Akron county home, HUD's 2BR limit ($1,268/mo) vs an estimated market asking rent (~$1,862/mo) suggests a +-$594/mo Section 8 premium before utilities, payment standard adjustments, and rent reasonableness.
Sample Akron ZIP codes — FY 2026 SAFMR
Payment standards vary by ZIP and bedroom count. Always confirm current limits with the local housing authority before underwriting a deal.
| ZIP | 0BR | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44301 | $920 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,570 | $1,710 |
| 44305 | $910 | $990 | $1,270 | $1,550 | $1,680 |
| 44310 | $830 | $910 | $1,170 | $1,430 | $1,550 |
Why Section 8 rent matters in Akron
Most investors underwrite Akron rentals using Zillow or market asking rent. Section 8 uses HUD SAFMR payment standards — and in many Ohio markets the gap between HUD rent and market rent is what makes a property cash-flow.
Local PHAs may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of SAFMR, subtract utility allowances, and run rent reasonableness tests. Use full SAFMR as a ceiling, not a guarantee on every door.
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