Section 8 · NY
Section 8 rent — Erie County, NY (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Erie County, NY, shown as HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent by bedroom count. The local housing authority sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of this figure, so the actual voucher amount for a unit can be up to 10% above or below it.
Section 8 rent by bedroom
FY2026 Fair Market Rent in Erie County, NY, and the 90-110% payment standard band the local PHA can set for each bedroom count.
| Bedroom | FY2026 FMR | Payment standard (90-110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,105 | $995 – $1,216 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,139 | $1,025 – $1,253 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,343 | $1,209 – $1,477 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,640 | $1,476 – $1,804 |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,869 | $1,682 – $2,056 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 14006, 14010, 14025, 14026, 14027, 14031, 14032, 14033, 14034, 14035, 14038, 14043, 14047, 14051, 14052, 14055, 14057, 14059, 14061, 14068, 14069, 14072, 14075, 14080, 14085, 14086, 14091, 14102, 14110, 14111, 14112, 14127, 14139, 14140, 14141, 14150, 14151, 14169, 14170, 14201, 14202, 14203, 14204, 14205, 14206, 14207, 14208, 14209, 14210, 14211, 14212, 14213, 14214, 14215, 14216, 14217, 14218, 14219, 14220, 14221, 14222, 14223, 14224, 14225, 14226, 14227, 14228, 14231, 14233, 14240, 14260, 14263, 14272, 14273, 14280.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,343/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,209 – $1,477
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Erie County, NY?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Erie County is $1,343. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,209 to $1,477 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Erie County?
Each public housing authority chooses a payment standard between 90% and 110% of the county FMR published by HUD. The PHA then pays payment standard minus the tenant's roughly 30% share, capped at the contract rent.
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