How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 17020?

For ZIP 17020 in Perry County, PA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,130 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,015 to $1,245 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 17020?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 17020, by bedroom size: studio $800, 1-bedroom $920, 2-bedroom $1,130, 3-bedroom $1,450, 4-bedroom $1,500. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 17020

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 17020 in Perry 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

$800

1 BR

$920

2 BR

$1,130

3 BR

$1,450

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%)

$1,015

FMR (100%)

$1,130

High (110%)

$1,245

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 17020 at $1,130 is $363 lower than the Perry County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,493. 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 17020?

In most of the state, yes. Pennsylvania has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 17020 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.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 17020?: For ZIP 17020 in Perry County, PA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,130 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,015 to $1,245 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 17020?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 17020, by bedroom size: studio $800, 1-bedroom $920, 2-bedroom $1,130, 3-bedroom $1,450, 4-bedroom $1,500. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

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Perry County overview All of Pennsylvania

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 17020 maps to Perry County, PA · FIPS 42099. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.