Studio Section 8 apartments in Banksville, Pittsburgh
A Section 8 voucher will cover up to $1,020/mo for a studio unit in ZIP 15216 — the current Small-Area FMR for the Banksville area.
Voucher protections vary by locality
No statewide SOI protection. Philadelphia (Fair Practices Ordinance) and Pittsburgh have local protections.
Section 8 payment standards — ZIP 15216
Small-Area FMR · 2026| Bedrooms | Payment standard / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,020 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,100 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,330 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,700 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,830 |
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.
Governing PHA
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