Section 8 Rent in ZIP 15348
FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 15348 in Washington 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.
What is the average rent in ZIP 15348?
HUD's Fair Market Rent is the standard benchmark for typical rent in a ZIP code: it is set at the 40th percentile of gross rents (rent plus utilities) that recent movers actually paid in the area. For FY2026, that benchmark is $870 for a one-bedroom and $1,070 for a two-bedroom in ZIP 15348. Asking rents on new listings often run somewhat above this figure, and voucher payment standards are set within 90–110% of it — the full per-bedroom table is above.
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.
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 15348 at $1,070 is $229 lower than the Washington 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 15348?
In most of the state, yes. Pennsylvania has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 15348 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 Washington County
Washington County Housing Authority
Washington · PHA code PA017
1,016 Section 8 units
The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 15348 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 15348?
- For ZIP 15348 in Washington County, PA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,070 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $965 to $1,175 before the tenant's utility allowance.
- What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 15348?
- HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 15348, by bedroom size: studio $820, 1-bedroom $870, 2-bedroom $1,070, 3-bedroom $1,350, 4-bedroom $1,460. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
- Which housing authority covers ZIP 15348?
- Vouchers for Washington County are administered by Washington County Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 15348 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.
Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 15348
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.
SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 15348 maps to Washington County, PA · FIPS 42125. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.