Section 8 in Jefferson County, PA
320 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Jefferson County, 78% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Jefferson 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) | $671 | $604 to $738 |
| 1-bedroom | $768 | $691 to $845 |
| 2-bedroom | $973 | $876 to $1,070 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,197 | $1,077 to $1,317 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,379 | $1,241 to $1,517 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County?
In most of the state, yes. Pennsylvania has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson
Punxsutawney · PHA code PA061
320 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Jefferson County
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Other Pennsylvania counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 44,326 · FIPS 42065.