Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Licking County, Ohio
Licking County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,602 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,078 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $30.81 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,602
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 26% more than in Ohio
- Typical rent
- $1,078
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 4% more than in Ohio
- Wage needed
- $30.81
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $64,080 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 41%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 10% less than in Ohio
Only here
Renting in Licking County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Among the neighboring counties, Perry County has the lowest typical rent ($777), 28% below the $1,078 in Licking County.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Licking County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Licking County was $1,811 a month in September 2026: 5% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,258 | $24.19 | $50,320 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,346 | $25.88 | $53,840 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,602 | $30.81 | $64,080 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,909 | $36.71 | $76,360 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,172 | $41.77 | $86,880 |
HUD area: Columbus, OH HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 20 ZIP codes in Licking County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,100 in 43740 to $1,770 in 43062. 2 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,602).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 43001 | Columbus, OH | $1,190 | $1,270 | $1,510 | $1,800 | $2,050 |
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| 43008 | Columbus, OH | $970 | $1,040 | $1,240 | $1,480 | $1,680 |
| 43013 | Columbus, OH | $1,140 | $1,220 | $1,450 | $1,730 | $1,970 |
| 43018 | Columbus, OH | $1,390 | $1,490 | $1,770 | $2,110 | $2,400 |
| 43023 | Columbus, OH | $1,100 | $1,180 | $1,400 | $1,670 | $1,900 |
| 43025 | Columbus, OH | $890 | $950 | $1,130 | $1,350 | $1,530 |
| 43027 | Columbus, OH | $1,040 | $1,130 | $1,350 | $1,630 | $1,820 |
| 43030 | Columbus, OH | $1,040 | $1,090 | $1,280 | $1,560 | $1,850 |
| 43031 | Columbus, OH | $1,150 | $1,230 | $1,460 | $1,740 | $1,980 |
| 43033 | Columbus, OH | $1,260 | $1,340 | $1,600 | $1,910 | $2,170 |
| 43055 | Columbus, OH | $980 | $1,050 | $1,250 | $1,490 | $1,690 |
| 43056 | Columbus, OH | $1,130 | $1,210 | $1,440 | $1,720 | $1,950 |
| 43056 | Muskingum County, OH | $1,130 | $1,210 | $1,440 | $1,720 | $1,950 |
| 43062 | Columbus, OH | $1,390 | $1,490 | $1,770 | $2,110 | $2,400 |
| 43071 | Columbus, OH | $990 | $1,070 | $1,270 | $1,530 | $1,720 |
| 43080 | Columbus, OH | $1,040 | $1,130 | $1,350 | $1,630 | $1,820 |
| 43080 | Knox County, OH | $1,040 | $1,130 | $1,350 | $1,630 | $1,820 |
| 43721 | Columbus, OH | $1,060 | $1,100 | $1,290 | $1,590 | $1,930 |
| 43740 | Columbus, OH | $890 | $930 | $1,100 | $1,370 | $1,540 |
| 43740 | Muskingum County, OH | $890 | $930 | $1,100 | $1,370 | $1,540 |
- 43001 · Columbus, OH $1,510$1,800
- 43008 · Columbus, OH $1,240$1,480
- 43013 · Columbus, OH $1,450$1,730
- 43018 · Columbus, OH $1,770$2,110
- 43023 · Columbus, OH $1,400$1,670
- 43025 · Columbus, OH $1,130$1,350
- 43027 · Columbus, OH $1,350$1,630
- 43030 · Columbus, OH $1,280$1,560
- 43031 · Columbus, OH $1,460$1,740
- 43033 · Columbus, OH $1,600$1,910
- 43055 · Columbus, OH $1,250$1,490
- 43056 · Columbus, OH $1,440$1,720
- 43056 · Muskingum County, OH $1,440$1,720
- 43062 · Columbus, OH $1,770$2,110
- 43071 · Columbus, OH $1,270$1,530
- 43080 · Columbus, OH $1,350$1,630
- 43080 · Knox County, OH $1,350$1,630
- 43721 · Columbus, OH $1,290$1,590
- 43740 · Columbus, OH $1,100$1,370
- 43740 · Muskingum County, OH $1,100$1,370
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Licking County, 41% of renter households are in that position; in Ohio, 46%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
41%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
18,017 households rent in Licking County
- Spend half or more of their income 22%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 19%
- Spend less than 30% 59%
Compared with the state and the country
- Licking 41%
- Ohio 46%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Licking County
HUD lists 45 properties with homes for low-income households in Licking County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 29
- HUD-assisted
- 18
2,058 homes in all; 1,926 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- WASHINGTON SQUARE II/East Newark HUD-assisted 425 Baker Dr, Newark 43055 124 homes, 123 low-income · For older adults · (740) 345-9248
- Washington Square III/the Plaza HUD-assisted 340 Eastern Ave, Newark 43055 103 low-income homes · For older adults · (740) 349-8353
- Bill Mitchell Village HUD-assisted 1030 S 30th St, Heath 43056 90 low-income homes · For older adults · (740) 522-8535
- Trail West Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 36 Weston, Newark 43055 86 low-income homes · 1 bd: 38 · 2 bd: 48 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Trail West Apartments HUD-assisted 1946 Cherry Valley Rd, Newark 43055 86 homes, 84 low-income · For families
- WASHINGTON SQUARE I/Rendy Murray HUD-assisted 400 Washington St, Newark 43055 82 low-income homes · For older adults · (740) 670-8576
- Newark Village Square Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 876 King Rd, Newark 43055 66 low-income homes · In service since 1993
- Pataskala Village Square Tax credit (LIHTC) 34 Coronado Dr, Pataskala 43062 66 low-income homes · In service since 1994
- Pataskala Green HUD-assisted 195 Coronado Dr, Pataskala 43062 60 low-income homes · For families · (740) 927-1126
- Sharon Glyn Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 914 Sharon Valley Rd, Newark 43055 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 30 · In service since 2001
- Conine Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 601 Conine Way SW, Pataskala 43062 60 homes, 59 low-income · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 1997
- Newark Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 11 Daugherty Cir, Newark 43055 51 homes, 50 low-income · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2011 · For families · (740) 323-4145
- Concord Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 41 N 40th St, Newark 43055 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 34 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2011 · For families · (740) 522-6311
- Log Pond HUD-assisted 625 Glenbrook Dr, Newark 43055 50 low-income homes · For families · (740) 364-0953
- Pataskala Green II HUD-assisted 50 Coors Blvd, Pataskala 43062 49 low-income homes · For families · (740) 927-1126
- Crossroads Manor Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 903 6th St, Hebron 43025 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 32 · In service since 1996
- Newark Village -372(DBA Applewood Village) HUD-assisted 623 Glenbrook Dr, Newark 43055 46 low-income homes · For families · (740) 366-3135
- Candlewick Commons HUD-assisted 15 S 3rd St, Newark 43055 42 low-income homes · For older adults · (740) 349-0636
- Blue Heron Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 2 Mallard Way, Hebron 43025 40 low-income homes · In service since 1992
- Denise Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 198 Briarwood Dr, Johnstown 43031 40 low-income homes · In service since 1988
- East Newark Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 28 Bolen Ct, Newark 43055 40 low-income homes · 3 bd: 20 · 4 bd: 20 · In service since 2007
- High Meadows Tax credit (LIHTC) 1710 Watson Rd, Heath 43056 40 low-income homes · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 1995
- Johnny John Commons HUD-assisted 25 N Cedar St, Newark 43055 40 low-income homes · For older adults · (740) 345-9723
- Luke's Crossing Tax credit (LIHTC) 298 Briarwood Dr, Johnstown 43031 40 low-income homes · 2 bd: 40 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Oak Hill Manor HUD-assisted 1 Cross St, Utica 43080 40 low-income homes · For older adults · (740) 892-2353
- Newark Green Apartments HUD-assisted 930 King Rd, Newark 43055 38 low-income homes · For families · (740) 366-3162
- Chimes Terrace TC HUD-assisted 65 S Williams St, Johnstown 43031 36 low-income homes · For older adults · (740) 967-0707
- Honeybrook Greene Tax credit (LIHTC) 194 Pleasantview Dr, Utica 43080 36 low-income homes · 3 bd: 20 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 2010
- Pataskala Village Green Tax credit (LIHTC) 60 Coors Blvd, Pataskala 43062 36 low-income homes · In service since 1993
- Quail Creek Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 269 Quail Creek Dr, Newark 43055 36 low-income homes · In service since 1992
- Brookside Place Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 65 S Township Rd, Pataskala 43062 32 low-income homes · In service since 1994
- Ridgeview Manor III Tax credit (LIHTC) 436 Clark Dr, Johnstown 43031 32 low-income homes · 2 bd: 32 · In service since 2011 · For older adults
- Ridgeview Manor II Tax credit (LIHTC) 214244 Clark DR, Johnstown 43031 30 low-income homes · 2 bd: 14 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Pataskala Green III Tax credit (LIHTC) 181 Poff Rd, Pataskala 43062 26 low-income homes · In service since 1988
- Ridgeview Manor I Tax credit (LIHTC) 159 Clark Dr, Johnstown 43031 35 homes, 24 low-income · 2 bd: 22 · 3 bd: 13 · In service since 2001 · For older adults
- Chimes Terrace, NCR of Johnstown, OH HUD-assisted 65 S Williams St, Johnstown 43031 24 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (740) 967-0707
- Sue Ellen Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 784 Blacksnake Rd, Utica 43080 24 low-income homes · 2 bd: 23 · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 1995
- Avalon Building Tax credit (LIHTC) 108 E Main St, Newark 43055 20 low-income homes · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2004 · For people with disabilities
- Avant 3 Tax credit (LIHTC) 221 Everett Ave, Newark 43055 26 homes, 19 low-income · In service since 1988
- Licking Arc Apartments HUD-assisted 24 Dorsey Mill Rd E, Heath 43056 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (740) 522-8525
- Avant Tax credit (LIHTC) 269 Everett Ave, Newark 43055 10 homes, 8 low-income · In service since 1988
- Shurmanaire Tax credit (LIHTC) 58 S 33rd St, Newark 43055 1 low-income home · In service since 1991
- Log Pond Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 628 Glenbrook Dr, Newark 43055 50 homes
- Chimes Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 65 S Williams St, Johnstown 43031 36 homes · In service since 2014
- Newark Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 607 Glenbrook Dr, Newark 43055 21 homes · In service since 2014 · For families
2 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Licking County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 1 agency serves in Licking County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,450 | $39,050 | $62,450 |
| 2 people | $26,800 | $44,600 | $71,400 |
| 3 people | $30,150 | $50,200 | $80,300 |
| 4 people | $33,450 | $55,750 | $89,200 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $60,250 | $96,350 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $64,700 | $103,500 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $69,150 | $110,650 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $73,600 | $117,750 |
Area median income: $111,500. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Columbus, OH HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,132 – $1,384
- 1 bedroom $1,211 – $1,481
- 2 bedrooms $1,442 – $1,762
- 3 bedrooms $1,718 – $2,100
- 4 bedrooms $1,955 – $2,389
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Licking Metropolitan Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 1,252 vouchers (740) 349-8069 Licking Metropolitan Housing Authority: jhullarthur@lickingmha.org
Housing agencies in Ohio Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Ohio
What Ohio law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- When must they return my deposit?
- 30 days
- Ohio Rev. Code §5321.16(B)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 3 days
- Ohio Rev. Code §1923.04(A)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 30 days
- Ohio Rev. Code §5321.17(B)
- Only a court order can remove youOhio Rev. Code §5321.15(A)
- Protection from retaliationOhio Rev. Code §5321.02(A)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Licking County
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Apprisen - CCCS of Central Ohio, Inc.
700 Taylor Rd Ste 190, Gahanna · 21 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 2 more
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Columbus Housing Partnership, Inc, DBA Homeport
3443 Agler Rd, Columbus · 24 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 9 more
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Columbus Urban League
788 Mount Vernon Ave, Columbus · 28 miles away
- Budget and financial counseling
- Pre-purchase counseling
- and 2 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Licking County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Ohio, the average home bill was $135 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
Adjust advanced details
Let's do the math
Cash to move in
$3,204
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,602
- Security deposit
- $1,602
- Total
- $3,204
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Licking County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,258; 1 bedroom: $1,346; 2 bedrooms: $1,602; 3 bedrooms: $1,909; 4 bedrooms: $2,172. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Licking County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,602) without spending more than 30% of income takes $30.81 an hour full time, or $64,080 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Licking County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $55,750 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Licking County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,442 and $1,762 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Licking County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,100 in 43740 to $1,770 in 43062. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Licking County?
HUD lists 45 properties with homes for low-income households in Licking County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Licking County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Licking County, 41% of renter households are in that position; in Ohio, 46%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).