Section 8 in Wayne County, PA
720 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Wayne County, 91% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Wayne 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) | $824 | $742 to $906 |
| 1-bedroom | $927 | $834 to $1,020 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,132 | $1,019 to $1,245 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,417 | $1,275 to $1,559 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,899 | $1,709 to $2,089 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Wayne County covers up to $1,132 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,019 to $1,245.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Wayne County?
In most of the state, yes. Pennsylvania has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in Wayne 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 Wayne 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.
Wayne County Housing Authority
Waymart · PHA code PA078
720 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Wayne County
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Other Pennsylvania counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 51,227 · FIPS 42127.