How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 18917?

For ZIP 18917 in Bucks County, PA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,700 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,530 to $1,870 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 18917?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 18917, by bedroom size: studio $1,310, 1-bedroom $1,430, 2-bedroom $1,700, 3-bedroom $2,040, 4-bedroom $2,280. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 18917?

Vouchers for Bucks County are administered by Bucks County Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 18917 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 18917

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 18917 in Bucks 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

$1,310

1 BR

$1,430

2 BR

$1,700

3 BR

$2,040

4 BR

$2,280

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%)

$1,530

FMR (100%)

$1,700

High (110%)

$1,870

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 18917 at $1,700 is $110 lower than the Bucks County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,810. 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 18917?

In most of the state, yes. Pennsylvania has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 18917 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 Bucks County

Bucks County Housing Authority
Doylestown · PHA code PA051
3,711 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 18917 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 18917?: For ZIP 18917 in Bucks County, PA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,700 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,530 to $1,870 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 18917?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 18917, by bedroom size: studio $1,310, 1-bedroom $1,430, 2-bedroom $1,700, 3-bedroom $2,040, 4-bedroom $2,280. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 18917?: Vouchers for Bucks County are administered by Bucks County Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 18917 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Bucks County overview All of Pennsylvania

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 18917 maps to Bucks County, PA · FIPS 42017. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.