How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 15717?

For ZIP 15717 in Indiana County, PA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $970 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $875 to $1,065 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 15717?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 15717, by bedroom size: studio $750, 1-bedroom $840, 2-bedroom $970, 3-bedroom $1,300, 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 15717?

Vouchers for Indiana County are administered by Housing Authority of Indiana County. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 15717 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 15717

FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 15717 in Indiana 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

$750

1 BR

$840

2 BR

$970

3 BR

$1,300

4 BR

$1,460

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%)

$875

FMR (100%)

$970

High (110%)

$1,065

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 15717 at $970 is $11 lower than the Indiana County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $981. 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 15717?

In most of the state, yes. Pennsylvania has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 15717 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 Indiana County

Housing Authority of Indiana County
Indiana · PHA code PA048
590 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 15717 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 15717?: For ZIP 15717 in Indiana County, PA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $970 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $875 to $1,065 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 15717?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 15717, by bedroom size: studio $750, 1-bedroom $840, 2-bedroom $970, 3-bedroom $1,300, 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 15717?: Vouchers for Indiana County are administered by Housing Authority of Indiana County. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 15717 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Indiana County overview All of Pennsylvania

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 15717 maps to Indiana County, PA · FIPS 42063. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.