Section 8 apartments in Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh is a mandatory Small-Area Fair Market Rent metro — the exact rent a Housing Choice Voucher will cover changes ZIP by ZIP. Below are the current payment standards, the governing Public Housing Authority, and the 44 neighborhoods where we track voucher-friendly search demand.
Section 8 waitlists, PHA contacts & how to apply in Pittsburgh →
Voucher protections vary by locality
No statewide SOI protection. Philadelphia (Fair Practices Ordinance) and Pittsburgh have local protections.
Section 8 payment standards — ZIP 15222
Small-Area FMR · 2026| Bedrooms | Payment standard / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,500 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,620 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,950 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,490 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,690 |
Payment standards published by HUD. Small-Area FMRs vary by ZIP code — this is the exact ceiling a Housing Choice Voucher will cover for a unit in this ZIP.
Public Housing Authorities
Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh
HUD PHA code PA001 · 7,534 HCV vouchers
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 412 Boulevard of the Allies , Pittsburgh , PA
- Phone
- 4124565012
Allegheny County Housing Authority
HUD PHA code PA006 · 6,610 HCV vouchers
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 301 Chartiers Ave , Mc Kees Rocks , PA
- Phone
- 4123558940
Housing Authority of the City of Mckeesport
HUD PHA code PA005 · 561 HCV vouchers
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 2901 Brownlee Ave , Mckeesport , PA
- Phone
- 4126736942
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22 ZIP codesPittsburgh uses Small-Area Fair Market Rents, so the voucher payment standard is different in every ZIP code.
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