Section 8 · PA
Section 8 rent — Dauphin County, PA (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Dauphin 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 Dauphin 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 | $1,058 | $952 – $1,164 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,212 | $1,091 – $1,333 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,493 | $1,344 – $1,642 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,920 | $1,728 – $2,112 |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,977 | $1,779 – $2,175 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 17005, 17018, 17023, 17028, 17030, 17032, 17033, 17034, 17036, 17048, 17057, 17061, 17080, 17097, 17098, 17101, 17102, 17103, 17104, 17105, 17106, 17108, 17109, 17110, 17111, 17112, 17113, 17120, 17121, 17122, 17123, 17124, 17125, 17126, 17127, 17129, 17978.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,493/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,344 – $1,642
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Dauphin County, PA?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Dauphin County is $1,493. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,344 to $1,642 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Dauphin 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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