How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 18969?

For ZIP 18969 in Montgomery County, PA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,770 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,595 to $1,945 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 18969?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 18969, by bedroom size: studio $1,370, 1-bedroom $1,490, 2-bedroom $1,770, 3-bedroom $2,120, 4-bedroom $2,370. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 18969?

Vouchers for Montgomery County are administered by Montgomery County Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 18969 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 18969

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 18969 in Montgomery 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

$1,370

1 BR

$1,490

2 BR

$1,770

3 BR

$2,120

4 BR

$2,370

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%)

$1,595

FMR (100%)

$1,770

High (110%)

$1,945

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 18969 at $1,770 is $40 lower than the Montgomery 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 18969?

In most of the state, yes. Pennsylvania has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 18969 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 Montgomery County

Montgomery County Housing Authority
Norristown · PHA code PA012
3,172 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 18969 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 18969?: For ZIP 18969 in Montgomery County, PA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,770 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,595 to $1,945 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 18969?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 18969, by bedroom size: studio $1,370, 1-bedroom $1,490, 2-bedroom $1,770, 3-bedroom $2,120, 4-bedroom $2,370. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 18969?: Vouchers for Montgomery County are administered by Montgomery County Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 18969 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Montgomery County overview All of Pennsylvania

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 18969 maps to Montgomery County, PA · FIPS 42091. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.