How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 15531?

For ZIP 15531 in Somerset 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 15531?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 15531, by bedroom size: studio $910, 1-bedroom $920, 2-bedroom $1,070, 3-bedroom $1,440, 4-bedroom $1,610. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 15531?

Vouchers for Somerset County are administered by Somerset County Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 15531 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 15531

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 15531 in Somerset 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

$910

1 BR

$920

2 BR

$1,070

3 BR

$1,440

4 BR

$1,610

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%)

$965

FMR (100%)

$1,070

High (110%)

$1,175

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 15531 at $1,070 is $97 higher than the Somerset County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $973. 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 15531?

In most of the state, yes. Pennsylvania has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 15531 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 Somerset County

Somerset County Housing Authority
Boswell · PHA code PA029
96 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 15531 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 15531?: For ZIP 15531 in Somerset 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 15531?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 15531, by bedroom size: studio $910, 1-bedroom $920, 2-bedroom $1,070, 3-bedroom $1,440, 4-bedroom $1,610. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 15531?: Vouchers for Somerset County are administered by Somerset County Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 15531 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Somerset County overview All of Pennsylvania

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 15531 maps to Somerset County, PA · FIPS 42111. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.