Section 8 apartments in Birdsboro, PA
A landlord in Birdsboro is accepting Housing Choice Vouchers right now. Below: the unit, Berks County's FY2026 rent limits, the housing authorities that run the program here, and whether a landlord can legally refuse a voucher in Pennsylvania.
Voucher-friendly listings available now in Birdsboro
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Section 8 payment standards near Birdsboro (Berks County, FY2026)
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90 to 110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $1,086 | $977 to $1,195 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,237 | $1,113 to $1,361 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,575 | $1,418 to $1,733 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,937 | $1,743 to $2,131 |
| 4-bedroom | $2,085 | $1,877 to $2,294 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Birdsboro covers up to $1,575 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,418 to $1,733.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Birdsboro, PA?
In most of the state, yes. Pennsylvania has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in Birdsboro, PA can decline Section 8 applications unless a local ordinance says otherwise.
Pennsylvania has no statewide source-of-income protection for housing vouchers. Local ordinances may apply.
Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Housing authorities serving Birdsboro
Vouchers in Birdsboro are administered at the county level. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP handles the inspection, the payment standard and the lease-up.
- 711 HCV units
Housing Authority of the County of Berks
Reading · PA071
- 645 HCV units
Reading Housing Authority
Reading · PA009
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This page exists because landlords in Birdsboro list on VoucherMatch. Rent limits are HUD Fair Market Rent data for Berks County.