How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 17019?

For ZIP 17019 in York County, PA, the FY2027 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,220 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of this HUD benchmark is roughly $1,100 to $1,340. This modeled range is not the agency's adopted schedule. The agency calculates assistance using its applicable standard, household income and unit details; gross rent includes the allowance for tenant-paid utilities.

What are the FY2027 HUD rent benchmarks for ZIP 17019?

HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 17019, by bedroom size: studio $870, 1-bedroom $960, 2-bedroom $1,220, 3-bedroom $1,610, 4-bedroom $1,690. A ZIP benchmark helps compare locations but does not establish what a voucher pays. The administering agency's adopted schedule, program rules and household calculation determine assistance.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 17019?

Agencies listed for York County include Housing Authority of the City of York. This county directory does not establish jurisdiction for every address. Check the agency on your voucher or application and confirm who would administer assistance at the proposed unit.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 17019

FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 17019 in York County, Pennsylvania: HUD rent benchmarks by bedroom size, an illustrative percentage range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in Pennsylvania.

Studio

$870

1 BR

$960

2 BR

$1,220

3 BR

$1,610

4 BR

$1,690

What does the HUD rent benchmark measure in ZIP 17019?

HUD's Fair Market Rents estimate 40th-percentile gross rents for standard-quality units occupied by recent movers. Small Area FMRs provide ZIP-level estimates. These are not arithmetic average asking rents or approved voucher payments. For FY2027, that benchmark is $960 for a one-bedroom and $1,220 for a two-bedroom in ZIP 17019. Actual asking rents and adopted agency payment standards can differ. The full HUD benchmark table is above.

What changed from FY2026 to FY2027 in ZIP 17019

HUD's two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 17019 fell from $1,240 in FY2026 to $1,220 in FY2027, a change of -$20 a month (-1.6%). FY2027 figures took effect on October 1, 2026.

Bedrooms	FY2026	FY2027	Change
Efficiency (studio)	$860	$870	+$10 (+1.2%)
1-bedroom	$990	$960	-$30 (-3.0%)
2-bedroom	$1,240	$1,220	-$20 (-1.6%)
3-bedroom	$1,670	$1,610	-$60 (-3.6%)
4-bedroom	$1,720	$1,690	-$30 (-1.7%)

The FMR is not what the voucher pays. Each housing authority sets its own payment standard. The basic range is 90% to 110% of the applicable FMR or SAFMR, with exceptions and Moving to Work policies that may differ. A HUD effective date is not a household rent-change notice. Confirm the adopted schedule and its application to your lease or reexamination with your agency.

Already renting with a voucher in ZIP 17019? Under standard HCV rules, a lower payment standard does not cut your subsidy right away. Moving to Work agencies may use different policies. The housing authority may keep your current payment standard for as long as you stay in the same unit. If it decides to lower it, the reduction cannot start sooner than two years after the decrease takes effect, and only after it sends you the required notice (24 CFR 982.505(c)(3)). Families who are new to the program, or who move to a different unit, get the schedule in effect at that time.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2026 and FY2027, huduser.gov.

Illustration: 90% to 110% of the HUD benchmark (2 BR)

These percentages illustrate the basic payment-standard range, not a verified agency schedule. ZIP-based policies, approved exceptions and Moving to Work rules can differ.

Low (90%)

$1,100

FMR (100%)

$1,220

High (110%)

$1,340

Gross rent includes the applicable allowance for tenant-paid utilities. Ask your administering agency for the adopted standard and household affordability calculation; neither the HUD benchmark nor this illustration is a lease approval.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 17019 at $1,220 is $107 lower than the York County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,327. The difference describes HUD benchmarks, not a reduction in your voucher. Confirm the applicable schedule with the agency administering your assistance.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 17019?

In most of the state, yes. Pennsylvania has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 17019 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 York County

Housing Authority of the City of York
York · PHA code PA022
1,722 Section 8 units

These agencies are listed for the county. Confirm jurisdiction for the exact address and, if you already have a voucher, which agency will administer the proposed move.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 17019?: For ZIP 17019 in York County, PA, the FY2027 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,220 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of this HUD benchmark is roughly $1,100 to $1,340. This modeled range is not the agency's adopted schedule. The agency calculates assistance using its applicable standard, household income and unit details; gross rent includes the allowance for tenant-paid utilities.
What are the FY2027 HUD rent benchmarks for ZIP 17019?: HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 17019, by bedroom size: studio $870, 1-bedroom $960, 2-bedroom $1,220, 3-bedroom $1,610, 4-bedroom $1,690. A ZIP benchmark helps compare locations but does not establish what a voucher pays. The administering agency's adopted schedule, program rules and household calculation determine assistance.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 17019?: Agencies listed for York County include Housing Authority of the City of York. This county directory does not establish jurisdiction for every address. Check the agency on your voucher or application and confirm who would administer assistance at the proposed unit.

Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 17019

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SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2027. ZIP 17019 maps to York County, PA · FIPS 42133. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.