Location: Canton-Massillon, OH | Metro: Canton-Massillon, OH MSA
Based on 1% Rule: A+ (≥1.5%) | A (≥1.2%) | B (≥1.0%) | C (≥0.8%) | D (≥0.6%) | F (<0.6%)
| Unit Size | Monthly FMR |
|---|---|
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $790 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,000 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,270 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,360 |
| 5 Bedrooms | $1,578 |
| 6 Bedrooms | $1,767 |
| 7 Bedrooms | $1,908 |
| 8 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
Zillow median home prices vs Section 8 FMR rates (Data: 2026-08-31)
| Bedrooms | Monthly FMR | Median Price | 1% Rule | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2BR | $1,000 | $214,345 | 0.47% | F |
| 3BR | $1,270 | $292,031 | 0.43% | F |
U.S. Census Bureau data (2024)
The economics of Section 8 in ZIP code 44669, which covers Paris, OH, in Stark County, revolve around the SAFMR (Small Area Fair Market Rent) rates established by HUD (Housing and Urban Development). For a two-bedroom apartment in this specific ZIP code, the SAFMR for FY 2024 is set at $980 per month. This figure represents the maximum amount that a Section 8 voucher can cover for rent in this area.
Local market rent, according to the Census ACS, averages $902 for a two-bedroom unit in the same ZIP code. Landlords participating in the Section 8 program should understand that the total rent they receive includes both the tenant's portion and the utility allowances, which together make up the reimbursement to the landlord.
In ZIP 44669, the tenant is responsible for paying 30% of their adjusted income towards rent. If we assume an average adjusted income of $1,500, the tenant would pay $450 toward rent. The remaining amount, up to the SAFMR of $980, is covered by the housing authority. However, the actual reimbursement may be less if the tenant’s portion plus the utility allowance exceeds $980.
Utility allowances vary but typically do not exceed $200 per month for a two-bedroom unit. Therefore, the total reimbursement to the landlord would be the sum of the tenant’s portion and the utility allowance, capped at the SAFMR of $980.
Given these figures, landlords can expect a reimbursement gap when the local market rent is lower than the SAFMR. In this case, the gap between the SAFMR and the local market rent is $78 ($980 - $902). This means that landlords could potentially charge the market rate of $902 and still receive the full SAFMR reimbursement of $980, leaving them with a surplus of $78 per month over the market rate. Alternatively, if they choose to charge exactly the SAFMR, they will receive the full $980, which is above the local market rent.
To summarize, landlords in ZIP 44669 participating in the Section 8 program can expect a reimbursement of up to $980 for a two-bedroom unit, with the tenant contributing $450 based on their income. The utility allowance adds to the reimbursement, ensuring landlords receive a fixed amount that is higher than the local market rent, thus providing a surplus of $78 per month over the market rate.
Data Sources: FMR data from HUD (2027). Median home prices from Zillow (2026-08-31). Demographics from U.S. Census (2024).
About FMR: Fair Market Rent (FMR) is used to determine payment standards for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program, initial renewal rents for some expiring project-based Section 8 contracts, and rent ceilings for HOME Investment Partnerships.