How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 14173?

For ZIP 14173 in Cattaraugus County, NY, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,050 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $945 to $1,155 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 14173?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 14173, by bedroom size: studio $840, 1-bedroom $850, 2-bedroom $1,050, 3-bedroom $1,320, 4-bedroom $1,540. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 14173?

Vouchers for Cattaraugus County are administered by City of Salamanca, Olean Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 14173 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 14173

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 14173 in Cattaraugus County, New York: the exact per-bedroom rents HUD publishes for this ZIP, the estimated payment-standard range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in New York.

Studio

$840

1 BR

$850

2 BR

$1,050

3 BR

$1,320

4 BR

$1,540

Estimated payment standard range (2 BR)

Local PHAs set payment standards between 90% and 110% of FMR. Exact figures vary by PHA. The numbers below are the modeled range.

Low (90%)

$945

FMR (100%)

$1,050

High (110%)

$1,155

Gross rent before the tenant utility allowance. The PHA's published payment standard is the number that actually applies; verify with the PHA before signing a lease or HAP contract.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 14173 at $1,050 is $43 higher than the Cattaraugus County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,007. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number is what actually applies to an address here, so a voucher stretches further in this ZIP than the county average suggests.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 14173?

No. New York law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 14173. If you were turned away for having a voucher, that refusal may be illegal.

NY Human Rights Law §296(5)

NY State Human Rights Law prohibits housing discrimination based on lawful source of income statewide (added by 2019 amendment). Enforcement by NYS Division of Human Rights. Post-Commons West (2024) enforcement in some counties is murky — see county-level notes.

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Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.

Housing authorities serving Cattaraugus County

City of Salamanca
Salamanca · PHA code NY403
177 Section 8 units
Olean Housing Authority
Olean · PHA code NY093
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 14173 handles the application, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 14173?: For ZIP 14173 in Cattaraugus County, NY, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,050 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $945 to $1,155 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 14173?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 14173, by bedroom size: studio $840, 1-bedroom $850, 2-bedroom $1,050, 3-bedroom $1,320, 4-bedroom $1,540. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 14173?: Vouchers for Cattaraugus County are administered by City of Salamanca, Olean Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 14173 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Cattaraugus County overview All of New York

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 14173 maps to Cattaraugus County, NY · FIPS 36009. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.