Section 8 in Susquehanna County, PA
650 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Susquehanna County, 73% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Susquehanna 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) | $760 | $684 to $836 |
| 1-bedroom | $805 | $725 to $886 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,045 | $941 to $1,150 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,342 | $1,208 to $1,476 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,409 | $1,268 to $1,550 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Susquehanna County covers up to $1,045 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $941 to $1,150.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Susquehanna County?
In most of the state, yes. Pennsylvania has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in Susquehanna 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 Susquehanna 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.
Susquehanna Co Housing/Redevelopment Auth
Montrose · PHA code PA074
253 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Susquehanna County
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Other Pennsylvania counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 38,540 · FIPS 42115.