Ohio: The Deepest Section 8 Cash-Flow State We Cover
Ohio is the deepest Section 8 cash-flow state on CloseHound, with seven screened markets. Four carry A grades, where voucher rent routinely beats market: Akron, Cleveland, Dayton, and Toledo. Canton, Cincinnati, and Columbus round it out at B. The FY2026 statewide median 3-bed voucher sits near $1,435, and insurance stays low at roughly 0.7%.
The catch is property tax, which runs around 1.6% statewide and is the cost line to underwrite, especially in higher-tax counties. On the A-grade cities that drag is already priced into a strong voucher-to-cost spread. Screen any Ohio property free on CloseHound against the live voucher rent and price before you commit.
Section 8 markets in Ohio, best cash flow first
Voucher figures are HUD SAFMR 3-bedroom medians (FY2026) across each market's screened ZIP codes. Open a market for the full ZIP-level table.
Ohio Section 8 FAQ
Which Ohio cities are best for Section 8 cash-flow?+
Akron, Cleveland, Dayton, and Toledo all carry A grades, where voucher rent routinely beats market. Canton, Cincinnati, and Columbus rate B, reliable with the right property.
What's the Section 8 voucher rent for a 3-bed in Ohio?+
The FY2026 median 3-bed voucher across Ohio's seven screened markets is roughly $1,435/mo. It varies by city, so screen the specific market and ZIP.
What's the property-tax drag on Ohio rentals?+
Statewide property tax runs near 1.6% of value, the main cost to underwrite, while insurance stays low near 0.7%. Higher-tax counties bite harder, so verify the rate per property.
How do I find cash-flowing Section 8 deals in Cleveland?+
Pull a listing and screen it free on CloseHound against the live HUD voucher rent and price. Cleveland's higher county tax is the line that decides whether a given deal clears.
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