How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 18042?

For ZIP 18042 in Northampton County, PA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,670 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,505 to $1,835 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 18042?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 18042, by bedroom size: studio $1,160, 1-bedroom $1,370, 2-bedroom $1,670, 3-bedroom $2,130, 4-bedroom $2,240. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 18042?

Vouchers for Northampton County are administered by Northampton County Housing Authority, Easton Housing Authority, Bethlehem Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 18042 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 18042

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 18042 in Northampton 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

$1,160

1 BR

$1,370

2 BR

$1,670

3 BR

$2,130

4 BR

$2,240

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%)

$1,505

FMR (100%)

$1,670

High (110%)

$1,835

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 18042 at $1,670 is $36 higher than the Northampton County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,634. 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 18042?

In most of the state, yes. Pennsylvania has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 18042 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 Northampton County

Northampton County Housing Authority
Nazareth · PHA code PA076
930 Section 8 units
Easton Housing Authority
Easton · PHA code PA024
599 Section 8 units
Bethlehem Housing Authority
Bethlehem · PHA code PA011
513 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 18042 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 18042?: For ZIP 18042 in Northampton County, PA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,670 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,505 to $1,835 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 18042?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 18042, by bedroom size: studio $1,160, 1-bedroom $1,370, 2-bedroom $1,670, 3-bedroom $2,130, 4-bedroom $2,240. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 18042?: Vouchers for Northampton County are administered by Northampton County Housing Authority, Easton Housing Authority, Bethlehem Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 18042 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Northampton County overview All of Pennsylvania

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 18042 maps to Northampton County, PA · FIPS 42095. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.