Section 8 Rent in ZIP 18920
FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 18920 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.
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.
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 18920 at $1,990 is $180 higher than the Bucks County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,810. 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 18920?
In most of the state, yes. Pennsylvania has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 18920 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 18920 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 18920?
- For ZIP 18920 in Bucks County, PA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,990 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,790 to $2,190 before the tenant's utility allowance.
- What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 18920?
- HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 18920, by bedroom size: studio $1,540, 1-bedroom $1,670, 2-bedroom $1,990, 3-bedroom $2,390, 4-bedroom $2,670. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
- Which housing authority covers ZIP 18920?
- Vouchers for Bucks County are administered by Bucks County Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 18920 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.
Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 18920
VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. Landlords: listings here reach applicants whose voucher already covers the rent above.
SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 18920 maps to Bucks County, PA · FIPS 42017. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.