Section 8 · PA
Section 8 rent — Allegheny County, PA (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Allegheny County, PA, 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 Allegheny County, PA, and the 90-110% payment standard band the local PHA can set for each bedroom count.
| Bedroom | FY2026 FMR | Payment standard (90-110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,001 | $901 – $1,101 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,077 | $969 – $1,185 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,299 | $1,169 – $1,429 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,661 | $1,495 – $1,827 |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,789 | $1,610 – $1,968 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 15006, 15007, 15014, 15015, 15017, 15018, 15020, 15024, 15025, 15028, 15030, 15031, 15032, 15034, 15035, 15037, 15044, 15045, 15046, 15047, 15049, 15051, 15056, 15064, 15065, 15071, 15075, 15076, 15082, 15084, 15086, 15088, 15090, 15091, 15096, 15101, 15102, 15104, 15106, 15108, 15110, 15112, 15116, 15120, 15122, 15126, 15127, 15129, 15131, 15132, 15133, 15134, 15135, 15136, 15137, 15139, 15140, 15142, 15143, 15144, 15145, 15146, 15147, 15148, 15201, 15202, 15203, 15204, 15205, 15206, 15207, 15208, 15209, 15210, 15211, 15212, 15213, 15214, 15215, 15216, 15217, 15218, 15219, 15220, 15221, 15222, 15223, 15224, 15225, 15226, 15227, 15228, 15229, 15230, 15231, 15232, 15233, 15234, 15235, 15236, 15237, 15238, 15239, 15240, 15241, 15243, 15244, 15253, 15258, 15259, 15260, 15262, 15267, 15272, 15275, 15276, 15277, 15282, 15290, 15295.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,299/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,169 – $1,429
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Allegheny County, PA?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Allegheny County is $1,299. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,169 to $1,429 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Allegheny 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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