Section 8 in Clarion County, PA
546 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Clarion County, 67% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Clarion 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) | $757 | $681 to $833 |
| 1-bedroom | $762 | $686 to $838 |
| 2-bedroom | $973 | $876 to $1,070 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,182 | $1,064 to $1,300 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,632 | $1,469 to $1,795 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Clarion County covers up to $973 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $876 to $1,070.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Clarion County?
In most of the state, yes. Pennsylvania has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in Clarion County 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 Clarion County
Each PHA sets its own payment standard, runs its own waitlist, and does its own inspections. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP is the one both tenant and landlord will deal with.
Housing Authority of the County of Clarion
Clarion · PHA code PA086
546 Section 8 units
Section 8 rent by ZIP in Clarion County
Clarion County is in a Small Area FMR metro, so HUD publishes a separate rent limit for each ZIP (FY2026). The 2-bedroom figure is shown; each ZIP page has the full bedroom table.
Find Section 8 apartments in Clarion County
VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. Landlords: listings here reach applicants whose voucher already covers the rent above.
Other Pennsylvania counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 37,489 · FIPS 42031.