Section 8 · PA
Section 8 rent — Washington County, PA (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Washington 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 Washington 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 | $1,001 | $901 – $1,101 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,077 | $969 – $1,185 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,299 | $1,169 – $1,429 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,661 | $1,495 – $1,827 |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,789 | $1,610 – $1,968 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 15004, 15019, 15021, 15022, 15033, 15038, 15053, 15054, 15055, 15057, 15060, 15063, 15067, 15078, 15301, 15311, 15312, 15313, 15314, 15317, 15321, 15323, 15324, 15330, 15331, 15332, 15333, 15336, 15339, 15340, 15342, 15345, 15347, 15348, 15350, 15358, 15360, 15361, 15363, 15365, 15366, 15367, 15368, 15376, 15378, 15379, 15412, 15419, 15423, 15427, 15429, 15432, 15434, 15477, 15483.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,299/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,169 – $1,429
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Washington County, PA?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Washington County is $1,299. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,169 to $1,429 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Washington 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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