How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 17028?

For ZIP 17028 in Lebanon County, PA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,390 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,250 to $1,530 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 17028?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 17028, by bedroom size: studio $1,000, 1-bedroom $1,120, 2-bedroom $1,390, 3-bedroom $1,780, 4-bedroom $1,870. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 17028?

Vouchers for Lebanon County are administered by Housing Authority of the County of Lebanon. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 17028 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 17028

FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 17028 in Lebanon 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

$1,000

1 BR

$1,120

2 BR

$1,390

3 BR

$1,780

4 BR

$1,870

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%)

$1,250

FMR (100%)

$1,390

High (110%)

$1,530

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 17028 at $1,390 is $21 lower than the Lebanon County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,411. 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 17028?

In most of the state, yes. Pennsylvania has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 17028 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 Lebanon County

Housing Authority of the County of Lebanon
Lebanon · PHA code PA052
782 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 17028 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 17028?: For ZIP 17028 in Lebanon County, PA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,390 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,250 to $1,530 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 17028?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 17028, by bedroom size: studio $1,000, 1-bedroom $1,120, 2-bedroom $1,390, 3-bedroom $1,780, 4-bedroom $1,870. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 17028?: Vouchers for Lebanon County are administered by Housing Authority of the County of Lebanon. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 17028 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Lebanon County overview All of Pennsylvania

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 17028 maps to Lebanon County, PA · FIPS 42075. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.