Section 8 · PA
Section 8 rent — Montgomery County, PA (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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: 18041, 18054, 18073, 18074, 18076, 18084, 18915, 18918, 18936, 18957, 18958, 18964, 18969, 18971, 18979, 19001, 19002, 19004, 19006, 19009, 19012, 19025, 19027, 19031, 19034, 19035, 19038, 19040, 19044, 19046, 19066, 19072, 19075, 19090, 19095, 19096, 19401, 19403, 19404, 19405, 19406, 19407, 19408, 19409, 19422, 19426, 19428, 19435, 19436, 19437, 19438, 19440, 19443, 19444, 19446, 19450, 19451, 19453, 19454, 19456, 19462, 19464, 19468, 19472, 19473, 19474, 19477, 19478, 19484, 19486, 19490, 19492, 19525.
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 Montgomery County, PA?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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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