How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 16157?

For ZIP 16157 in Lawrence County, PA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area 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 16157?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 16157, by bedroom size: studio $680, 1-bedroom $750, 2-bedroom $970, 3-bedroom $1,340, 4-bedroom $1,500. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 16157?

Vouchers for Lawrence County are administered by Housing Auth Co of Lawrence. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 16157 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 16157

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 16157 in Lawrence 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

$680

1 BR

$750

2 BR

$970

3 BR

$1,340

4 BR

$1,500

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 16157 at $970 is $53 lower than the Lawrence County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,023. 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 16157?

In most of the state, yes. Pennsylvania has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 16157 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 Lawrence County

Housing Auth Co of Lawrence
New Castle · PHA code PA026
433 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 16157 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 16157?: For ZIP 16157 in Lawrence County, PA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area 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 16157?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 16157, by bedroom size: studio $680, 1-bedroom $750, 2-bedroom $970, 3-bedroom $1,340, 4-bedroom $1,500. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 16157?: Vouchers for Lawrence County are administered by Housing Auth Co of Lawrence. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 16157 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 16157

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.

Browse voucher-friendly listings List your unit free

Lawrence County overview All of Pennsylvania

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 16157 maps to Lawrence County, PA · FIPS 42073. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.