How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 15046?

For ZIP 15046 in Allegheny County, PA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,270 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,145 to $1,395 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 15046?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 15046, by bedroom size: studio $980, 1-bedroom $1,050, 2-bedroom $1,270, 3-bedroom $1,620, 4-bedroom $1,750. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 15046?

Vouchers for Allegheny County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the City of Mckeesport. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 15046 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 15046

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 15046 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania: 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 Pennsylvania.

Studio

$980

1 BR

$1,050

2 BR

$1,270

3 BR

$1,620

4 BR

$1,750

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%)

$1,145

FMR (100%)

$1,270

High (110%)

$1,395

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 15046 at $1,270 is $29 lower than the Allegheny County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,299. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number applies, so the county-wide figure overstates what a voucher covers in this ZIP.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 15046?

In most of the state, yes. Pennsylvania has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 15046 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 Allegheny County

Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh · PHA code PA001
7,534 Section 8 units
Allegheny County Housing Authority
Mc Kees Rocks · PHA code PA006
6,610 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of Mckeesport
Mckeesport · PHA code PA005
561 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 15046 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 15046?: For ZIP 15046 in Allegheny County, PA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,270 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,145 to $1,395 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 15046?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 15046, by bedroom size: studio $980, 1-bedroom $1,050, 2-bedroom $1,270, 3-bedroom $1,620, 4-bedroom $1,750. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 15046?: Vouchers for Allegheny County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the City of Mckeesport. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 15046 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Allegheny County overview All of Pennsylvania

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 15046 maps to Allegheny County, PA · FIPS 42003. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.