How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 15637?

For ZIP 15637 in Westmoreland County, PA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,320 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,190 to $1,450 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 15637?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 15637, by bedroom size: studio $1,020, 1-bedroom $1,090, 2-bedroom $1,320, 3-bedroom $1,690, 4-bedroom $1,820. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 15637?

Vouchers for Westmoreland County are administered by Westmoreland County Hsg Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 15637 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 15637

FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 15637 in Westmoreland 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

$1,020

1 BR

$1,090

2 BR

$1,320

3 BR

$1,690

4 BR

$1,820

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%)

$1,190

FMR (100%)

$1,320

High (110%)

$1,450

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 15637 at $1,320 is $21 higher than the Westmoreland County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,299. 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 15637?

In most of the state, yes. Pennsylvania has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 15637 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 Westmoreland County

Westmoreland County Hsg Authority
Greensburg · PHA code PA018
1,992 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 15637 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 15637?: For ZIP 15637 in Westmoreland County, PA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,320 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,190 to $1,450 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 15637?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 15637, by bedroom size: studio $1,020, 1-bedroom $1,090, 2-bedroom $1,320, 3-bedroom $1,690, 4-bedroom $1,820. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 15637?: Vouchers for Westmoreland County are administered by Westmoreland County Hsg Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 15637 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Westmoreland County overview All of Pennsylvania

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 15637 maps to Westmoreland County, PA · FIPS 42129. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.