How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 17017?

For ZIP 17017 in Northumberland County, PA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,040 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $935 to $1,145 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 17017?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 17017, by bedroom size: studio $720, 1-bedroom $840, 2-bedroom $1,040, 3-bedroom $1,340, 4-bedroom $1,380. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 17017?

Vouchers for Northumberland County are administered by Housing Auth of the County of Northumberland, Shamokin Housing Authority, Sunbury Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 17017 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 17017

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 17017 in Northumberland 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

$720

1 BR

$840

2 BR

$1,040

3 BR

$1,340

4 BR

$1,380

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%)

$935

FMR (100%)

$1,040

High (110%)

$1,145

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 17017 at $1,040 is $67 higher than the Northumberland 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 17017?

In most of the state, yes. Pennsylvania has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 17017 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 Northumberland County

Housing Auth of the County of Northumberland
Milton · PHA code PA060
469 Section 8 units
Shamokin Housing Authority
Shamokin · PHA code PA055
450 Section 8 units
Sunbury Housing Authority
Sunbury · PHA code PA053
240 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 17017 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 17017?: For ZIP 17017 in Northumberland County, PA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,040 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $935 to $1,145 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 17017?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 17017, by bedroom size: studio $720, 1-bedroom $840, 2-bedroom $1,040, 3-bedroom $1,340, 4-bedroom $1,380. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 17017?: Vouchers for Northumberland County are administered by Housing Auth of the County of Northumberland, Shamokin Housing Authority, Sunbury Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 17017 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Northumberland County overview All of Pennsylvania

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 17017 maps to Northumberland County, PA · FIPS 42097. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.