How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 17021?

For ZIP 17021 in Juniata County, PA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,120 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,010 to $1,230 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 17021?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 17021, by bedroom size: studio $790, 1-bedroom $860, 2-bedroom $1,120, 3-bedroom $1,440, 4-bedroom $1,670. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 17021

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 17021 in Juniata 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

$790

1 BR

$860

2 BR

$1,120

3 BR

$1,440

4 BR

$1,670

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%)

$1,010

FMR (100%)

$1,120

High (110%)

$1,230

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 17021 at $1,120 is $147 higher than the Juniata 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 17021?

In most of the state, yes. Pennsylvania has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 17021 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 17021?: For ZIP 17021 in Juniata County, PA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,120 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,010 to $1,230 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 17021?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 17021, by bedroom size: studio $790, 1-bedroom $860, 2-bedroom $1,120, 3-bedroom $1,440, 4-bedroom $1,670. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

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Juniata County overview All of Pennsylvania

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 17021 maps to Juniata County, PA · FIPS 42067. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.