How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 17037?

For ZIP 17037 in Perry County, PA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,070 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $965 to $1,175 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 17037?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 17037, by bedroom size: studio $750, 1-bedroom $840, 2-bedroom $1,070, 3-bedroom $1,370, 4-bedroom $1,510. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 17037

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 17037 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

$750

1 BR

$840

2 BR

$1,070

3 BR

$1,370

4 BR

$1,510

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%)

$965

FMR (100%)

$1,070

High (110%)

$1,175

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 17037 at $1,070 is $423 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 17037?

In most of the state, yes. Pennsylvania has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 17037 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 17037?: For ZIP 17037 in Perry County, PA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,070 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $965 to $1,175 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 17037?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 17037, by bedroom size: studio $750, 1-bedroom $840, 2-bedroom $1,070, 3-bedroom $1,370, 4-bedroom $1,510. 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 17037 maps to Perry County, PA · FIPS 42099. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.