Section 8 in Greene County, PA
33 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Greene County, 100% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Greene 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) | $830 | $747 to $913 |
| 1-bedroom | $835 | $752 to $919 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,096 | $986 to $1,206 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,314 | $1,183 to $1,445 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,451 | $1,306 to $1,596 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Greene County covers up to $1,096 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $986 to $1,206.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Greene County?
In most of the state, yes. Pennsylvania has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in Greene 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 Greene 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 Greene
Waynesburg · PHA code PA045
33 Section 8 units
Section 8 rent by ZIP in Greene County
Greene 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 Greene 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 35,781 · FIPS 42059.