Section 8 · PA
Section 8 rent — Chester County, PA (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Chester 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 Chester 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 | $1,397 | $1,257 – $1,537 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,520 | $1,368 – $1,672 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,810 | $1,629 – $1,991 |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,170 | $1,953 – $2,387 |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,423 | $2,181 – $2,665 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 19087, 19301, 19310, 19311, 19312, 19316, 19318, 19320, 19330, 19333, 19335, 19341, 19343, 19344, 19345, 19346, 19347, 19348, 19350, 19352, 19354, 19355, 19357, 19358, 19360, 19362, 19363, 19365, 19366, 19367, 19369, 19372, 19374, 19375, 19380, 19381, 19382, 19383, 19390, 19395, 19399, 19421, 19425, 19442, 19457, 19460, 19465, 19475, 19480, 19481, 19482, 19520.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,810/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,629 – $1,991
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Chester County, PA?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Chester County is $1,810. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,629 to $1,991 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Chester 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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