Section 8 · PA
Section 8 rent — Butler County, PA (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Butler 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 Butler 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: 16001, 16002, 16003, 16020, 16022, 16023, 16024, 16025, 16027, 16029, 16030, 16033, 16034, 16035, 16037, 16039, 16040, 16045, 16046, 16048, 16050, 16052, 16053, 16055, 16056, 16057, 16059, 16061, 16063, 16066.
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 Butler County, PA?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Butler 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 Butler 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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