Section 8 in Tioga County, PA
477 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Tioga County, 60% utilized. 2 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Tioga 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) | $725 | $653 to $798 |
| 1-bedroom | $826 | $743 to $909 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,051 | $946 to $1,156 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,362 | $1,226 to $1,498 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,405 | $1,265 to $1,546 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Tioga County covers up to $1,051 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $946 to $1,156.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Tioga County?
In most of the state, yes. Pennsylvania has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in Tioga 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 Tioga 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.
Bradford County Housing Authority
Mansfield · PHA code PA064
264 Section 8 unitsTioga County Housing Authority
Mansfield · PHA code PA050
213 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Tioga 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 41,186 · FIPS 42117.