Section 8 · PA
Section 8 rent — Indiana County, PA (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Indiana 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 Indiana 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 | $763 | $687 – $839 |
| 1 Bedroom | $851 | $766 – $936 |
| 2 Bedroom | $981 | $883 – $1,079 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,329 | $1,196 – $1,462 |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,510 | $1,359 – $1,661 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 15681, 15717, 15944, 15954.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $981/mo
- Payment standard
- $883 – $1,079
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Indiana County, PA?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Indiana County is $981. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $883 to $1,079 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Indiana 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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