How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 17938?

For ZIP 17938 in Schuylkill County, PA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,040 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $935 to $1,145 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 17938?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 17938, by bedroom size: studio $720, 1-bedroom $830, 2-bedroom $1,040, 3-bedroom $1,340, 4-bedroom $1,380. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 17938?

Vouchers for Schuylkill County are administered by Schuylkill County Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the City of Pottsville. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 17938 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 17938

FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 17938 in Schuylkill 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

$720

1 BR

$830

2 BR

$1,040

3 BR

$1,340

4 BR

$1,380

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%)

$935

FMR (100%)

$1,040

High (110%)

$1,145

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 17938 at $1,040 is $10 higher than the Schuylkill County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,030. 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 17938?

In most of the state, yes. Pennsylvania has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 17938 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 Schuylkill County

Schuylkill County Housing Authority
Schuylkill Haven · PHA code PA016
677 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of Pottsville
Pottsville · PHA code PA037
436 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 17938 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 17938?: For ZIP 17938 in Schuylkill County, PA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,040 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $935 to $1,145 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 17938?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 17938, by bedroom size: studio $720, 1-bedroom $830, 2-bedroom $1,040, 3-bedroom $1,340, 4-bedroom $1,380. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 17938?: Vouchers for Schuylkill County are administered by Schuylkill County Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the City of Pottsville. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 17938 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Schuylkill County overview All of Pennsylvania

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 17938 maps to Schuylkill County, PA · FIPS 42107. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.