Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Wood County, Ohio
Wood County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,145 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $972 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $22.02 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,145
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 10% less than in Ohio
- Typical rent
- $972
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 6% less than in Ohio
- Wage needed
- $22.02
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $45,800 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 44%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 5% less than in Ohio
Only here
Renting in Wood 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, Sandusky County has the lowest typical rent ($783), 19% below the $972 in Wood County.
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Wood County has the 7th lowest homeownership rate of the 88 counties in Ohio (64%).
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 Wood 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 Wood County was $1,585 a month in September 2026: 4.3% 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 | $822 | $15.81 | $32,880 |
| 1 bedroom | $875 | $16.83 | $35,000 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,145 | $22.02 | $45,800 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,461 | $28.10 | $58,440 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,558 | $29.96 | $62,320 |
HUD area: Toledo, OH MSA. 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 38 ZIP codes in Wood County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,000 in 43406 to $1,720 in 43541. 23 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,145).
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)
| 43402 | Toledo, OH | $840 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,490 | $1,590 |
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| 43403 | Toledo, OH | $840 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,490 | $1,590 |
| 43406 | Sandusky County, OH | $720 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,280 | $1,360 |
| 43406 | Toledo, OH | $720 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,280 | $1,360 |
| 43413 | Toledo, OH | $870 | $920 | $1,210 | $1,540 | $1,650 |
| 43414 | Toledo, OH | $840 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,490 | $1,590 |
| 43437 | Toledo, OH | $870 | $920 | $1,210 | $1,540 | $1,650 |
| 43443 | Sandusky County, OH | $920 | $980 | $1,280 | $1,630 | $1,740 |
| 43443 | Toledo, OH | $920 | $980 | $1,280 | $1,630 | $1,740 |
| 43447 | Ottawa County, OH | $920 | $980 | $1,280 | $1,620 | $1,810 |
| 43447 | Toledo, OH | $920 | $980 | $1,280 | $1,620 | $1,810 |
| 43450 | Sandusky County, OH | $1,180 | $1,250 | $1,640 | $2,090 | $2,230 |
| 43450 | Toledo, OH | $1,180 | $1,250 | $1,640 | $2,090 | $2,230 |
| 43451 | Toledo, OH | $750 | $800 | $1,050 | $1,340 | $1,430 |
| 43457 | Sandusky County, OH | $750 | $830 | $1,050 | $1,330 | $1,420 |
| 43457 | Seneca County, OH | $750 | $830 | $1,050 | $1,330 | $1,420 |
| 43457 | Toledo, OH | $750 | $830 | $1,050 | $1,330 | $1,420 |
| 43460 | Toledo, OH | $780 | $830 | $1,080 | $1,380 | $1,470 |
| 43462 | Toledo, OH | $830 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,470 | $1,560 |
| 43463 | Toledo, OH | $720 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,280 | $1,360 |
| 43465 | Toledo, OH | $840 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,490 | $1,590 |
| 43466 | Toledo, OH | $960 | $1,020 | $1,340 | $1,710 | $1,820 |
| 43467 | Toledo, OH | $760 | $810 | $1,040 | $1,310 | $1,410 |
| 43511 | Henry County, OH | $1,240 | $1,310 | $1,720 | $2,200 | $2,340 |
| 43511 | Toledo, OH | $1,240 | $1,310 | $1,720 | $2,200 | $2,340 |
| 43522 | Henry County, OH | $870 | $930 | $1,210 | $1,540 | $1,650 |
| 43522 | Toledo, OH | $870 | $930 | $1,210 | $1,540 | $1,650 |
| 43525 | Toledo, OH | $850 | $900 | $1,180 | $1,510 | $1,610 |
| 43529 | Toledo, OH | $860 | $920 | $1,200 | $1,530 | $1,630 |
| 43541 | Toledo, OH | $1,240 | $1,310 | $1,720 | $2,200 | $2,340 |
| 43551 | Toledo, OH | $1,070 | $1,140 | $1,490 | $1,900 | $2,030 |
| 43565 | Toledo, OH | $840 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,490 | $1,590 |
| 43569 | Toledo, OH | $730 | $770 | $1,010 | $1,290 | $1,370 |
| 43619 | Toledo, OH | $760 | $810 | $1,060 | $1,350 | $1,440 |
| 44817 | Hancock County, OH | $780 | $840 | $1,090 | $1,400 | $1,530 |
| 44817 | Toledo, OH | $780 | $840 | $1,090 | $1,400 | $1,530 |
| 45872 | Hancock County, OH | $800 | $850 | $1,110 | $1,420 | $1,530 |
| 45872 | Toledo, OH | $800 | $850 | $1,110 | $1,420 | $1,530 |
- 43402 · Toledo, OH $1,170$1,490
- 43403 · Toledo, OH $1,170$1,490
- 43406 · Sandusky County, OH $1,000$1,280
- 43406 · Toledo, OH $1,000$1,280
- 43413 · Toledo, OH $1,210$1,540
- 43414 · Toledo, OH $1,170$1,490
- 43437 · Toledo, OH $1,210$1,540
- 43443 · Sandusky County, OH $1,280$1,630
- 43443 · Toledo, OH $1,280$1,630
- 43447 · Ottawa County, OH $1,280$1,620
- 43447 · Toledo, OH $1,280$1,620
- 43450 · Sandusky County, OH $1,640$2,090
- 43450 · Toledo, OH $1,640$2,090
- 43451 · Toledo, OH $1,050$1,340
- 43457 · Sandusky County, OH $1,050$1,330
- 43457 · Seneca County, OH $1,050$1,330
- 43457 · Toledo, OH $1,050$1,330
- 43460 · Toledo, OH $1,080$1,380
- 43462 · Toledo, OH $1,150$1,470
- 43463 · Toledo, OH $1,000$1,280
- 43465 · Toledo, OH $1,170$1,490
- 43466 · Toledo, OH $1,340$1,710
- 43467 · Toledo, OH $1,040$1,310
- 43511 · Henry County, OH $1,720$2,200
- 43511 · Toledo, OH $1,720$2,200
- 43522 · Henry County, OH $1,210$1,540
- 43522 · Toledo, OH $1,210$1,540
- 43525 · Toledo, OH $1,180$1,510
- 43529 · Toledo, OH $1,200$1,530
- 43541 · Toledo, OH $1,720$2,200
- 43551 · Toledo, OH $1,490$1,900
- 43565 · Toledo, OH $1,170$1,490
- 43569 · Toledo, OH $1,010$1,290
- 43619 · Toledo, OH $1,060$1,350
- 44817 · Hancock County, OH $1,090$1,400
- 44817 · Toledo, OH $1,090$1,400
- 45872 · Hancock County, OH $1,110$1,420
- 45872 · Toledo, OH $1,110$1,420
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 Wood County, 44% 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.
44%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
19,318 households rent in Wood County
- Spend half or more of their income 23%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 20%
- Spend less than 30% 56%
Compared with the state and the country
- Wood 44%
- Ohio 46%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Wood County
HUD lists 27 properties with homes for low-income households in Wood County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 10
- HUD-assisted
- 18
1,740 homes in all; 1,540 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Cedar Park HUD-assisted 1002 3rd St, Bowling Green 43402 150 low-income homes · For older adults · (419) 352-2544
- East Pointe Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3617 Lakepointe Dr, Northwood 43619 200 homes, 143 low-income · In service since 2003
- Louisiana House HUD-assisted 129 Dr McAuleys Ct, Perrysburg 43551 132 low-income homes · For older adults · (419) 874-2376
- Arbors at Bowling Green Tax credit (LIHTC) 360 Colony Ln, Bowling Green 43402 120 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 48 · In service since 1995
- Abundant Life of Perrysburg HUD-assisted 100 Trinity Ct, Perrysburg 43551 108 low-income homes · For older adults · (419) 874-4371
- Amherst Village HUD-assisted 1520 Clough St, Bowling Green 43402 100 low-income homes · For families · (419) 354-1501
- Fairview Manor HUD-assisted 1020 N Grove St, Bowling Green 43402 92 low-income homes · For families · (419) 353-7860
- Harbor Town Senior Residence Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 7120 Lighthouse Way, Perrysburg 43551 69 low-income homes · 1 bd: 31 · 2 bd: 38 · In service since 2015 · For older adults · (513) 964-1141
- Bowling Green Senior Community Tax credit (LIHTC) 1009 Chauncey Ln, Bowling Green 43402 64 low-income homes · 2 bd: 64 · In service since 2008
- Bowling Green Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 1078 Fairview Ave, Bowling Green 43402 60 low-income homes · In service since 1993
- Wood Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 603 S Poe Rd, North Baltimore 45872 52 low-income homes · 1 bd: 28 · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 1997
- Abundant Life of Perrysburg #2 HUD-assisted 200 Zoar Dr, Perrysburg 43551 50 low-income homes · For older adults · (419) 872-3510
- Country Squire Apartments HUD-assisted 655 S Poe Rd, North Baltimore 45872 50 low-income homes · For families · (419) 257-2806
- Quail Meadow Tax credit (LIHTC) 595 Stearns Rd, Fostoria 44830 50 low-income homes · 2 bd: 50 · In service since 2006 · For older adults
- Charles Crest HUD-assisted 1202 Schreier Rd, Rossford 43460 48 low-income homes · For older adults · (419) 666-6544
- Fostoria Green HUD-assisted 1013 Carrie Ln, Fostoria 44830 48 low-income homes · For families · (419) 435-9463
- Westhaven HUD-assisted 220 Sprigg St, North Baltimore 45872 45 low-income homes · For older adults · (419) 257-2717
- Lake Towne Senior Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 4967 Rosemary Ct, Walbridge 43465 43 low-income homes · 2 bd: 43 · In service since 2008 · For older adults
- Norwalk Senior Community Bennett Pointe Tax credit (LIHTC) 1005 Chauncey Ln, Bowling Green 43402 40 low-income homes · 2 bd: 40 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
- Wood County Village II HUD-assisted 311 Parkview Dr, Bowling Green 43402 18 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (419) 354-7077
- The Residence Connection HUD-assisted 1015 Klotz Rd, Bowling Green 43402 14 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Wood Lane Apartments HUD-assisted 1088 Fairview Ave, Bowling Green 43402 14 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (419) 875-6986
- Wood County Village HUD-assisted 804 Thurstin St, Bowling Green 43402 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (419) 354-7077
- Schleicher Homes Aka Lutheran Home of Mercy HUD-assisted 3013 E Plaza Blvd, Northwood 43619 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (419) 725-5206
- Wood Lane Elder Haus I HUD-assisted 1086 Fairview Ave, Bowling Green 43402 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (419) 355-0206
- Wood Lane Elder Haus II HUD-assisted 1084 Fairview Ave, Bowling Green 43402 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (419) 355-0206
- Eastpointe Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3789 Lakepointe Dr, Northwood 43619 143 homes
One property has two programs at the same address and appears 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 Wood County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. A public housing agency runs it. HUD lists none with an office in Wood County; the state's agencies can help you. 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 | $20,050 | $33,400 | $53,450 |
| 2 people | $22,900 | $38,200 | $61,050 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $42,950 | $68,700 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $47,700 | $76,300 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $51,550 | $82,450 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $55,350 | $88,550 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $59,150 | $94,650 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $63,000 | $100,750 |
Area median income: $95,400. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Toledo, OH HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $740 – $904
- 1 bedroom $788 – $963
- 2 bedrooms $1,031 – $1,260
- 3 bedrooms $1,315 – $1,607
- 4 bedrooms $1,402 – $1,714
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
HUD lists no housing agency with an office in Wood County. You can apply at another agency in your state: you do not have to live where you apply. Source: HUD
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 Wood County
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Nid Lucas County
1510 N. Westwood Ave. Suite 2035, Toledo · 20 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 7 more
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Neighborhood Housing Services of Toledo, Inc
704 2nd St, Toledo · 21 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 3 more
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Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (formerly WSOS Community Action Commision, Inc.)
127 S Front St, Fremont · 26 miles away · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 8 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Wood 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
$2,290
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,145
- Security deposit
- $1,145
- Total
- $2,290
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 Wood County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $822; 1 bedroom: $875; 2 bedrooms: $1,145; 3 bedrooms: $1,461; 4 bedrooms: $1,558. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Wood County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,145) without spending more than 30% of income takes $22.02 an hour full time, or $45,800 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Wood County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $47,700 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 Wood 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 $1,031 and $1,260 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Wood County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,000 in 43406 to $1,720 in 43541. 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 Wood County?
HUD lists 27 properties with homes for low-income households in Wood 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 Wood County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Wood County, 44% of renter households are in that position; in Ohio, 46%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).