Lima, OH Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Lima ranges from $1,150 (ZIP 45801) to $1,280 (ZIP 45806), with a median of $1,205 across 6 ZIP codes. HUD sets these per ZIP code (Small Area Fair Market Rents), so they differ across the city.
These are HUD's figures, effective 2026-10-01. A housing authority sets its own payment standard, normally between 90% and 110% of them (higher with HUD approval or as a disability accommodation). The voucher then pays the lower of that standard or the gross rent, minus your total tenant payment (generally 30% of adjusted monthly income).
| ZIP | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45801 | $870 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,380 | $1,530 |
| 45802 | $900 | $900 | $1,180 | $1,420 | $1,570 |
| 45804 | $910 | $920 | $1,200 | $1,440 | $1,600 |
| 45805 | $920 | $920 | $1,210 | $1,460 | $1,610 |
| 45806 | $970 | $980 | $1,280 | $1,580 | $1,760 |
| 45807 | $930 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,480 | $1,640 |
Income limits: Allen County · Auglaize County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom