Section 8 · PA
Section 8 rent — Lancaster County, PA (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 | $1,102 | $992 – $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,220 | $1,098 – $1,342 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,526 | $1,373 – $1,679 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,980 | $1,782 – $2,178 |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,020 | $1,818 – $2,222 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 17022, 17527, 17536, 17555.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,526/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,373 – $1,679
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Lancaster County, PA?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Lancaster County is $1,526. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,373 to $1,679 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Lancaster 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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