Section 8 · PA
Section 8 rent — Philadelphia County, PA (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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: 19101, 19102, 19103, 19104, 19105, 19106, 19107, 19108, 19109, 19110, 19111, 19112, 19114, 19115, 19116, 19118, 19119, 19120, 19121, 19122, 19123, 19124, 19125, 19126, 19127, 19128, 19129, 19130, 19131, 19132, 19133, 19134, 19135, 19136, 19137, 19138, 19139, 19140, 19141, 19142, 19143, 19144, 19145, 19146, 19147, 19148, 19149, 19150, 19151, 19152, 19153, 19154, 19160, 19176, 19190, 19192.
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 Philadelphia County, PA?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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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