Section 8 · PA
Section 8 rent — Westmoreland County, PA (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland 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: 15062, 15068, 15072, 15083, 15085, 15087, 15089, 15448, 15479, 15601, 15606, 15611, 15612, 15615, 15616, 15617, 15619, 15620, 15621, 15623, 15624, 15625, 15626, 15627, 15628, 15629, 15632, 15633, 15634, 15635, 15636, 15637, 15638, 15639, 15640, 15641, 15642, 15644, 15646, 15647, 15650, 15655, 15658, 15660, 15661, 15662, 15663, 15664, 15665, 15666, 15668, 15670, 15671, 15672, 15674, 15675, 15676, 15677, 15678, 15679, 15680, 15683, 15684, 15685, 15687, 15688, 15689, 15691, 15692, 15693, 15695, 15696, 15697, 15698, 15779, 15923.
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 Westmoreland County, PA?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland 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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