How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 19446?

For ZIP 19446 in Montgomery County, PA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,170 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,955 to $2,385 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 19446?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 19446, by bedroom size: studio $1,670, 1-bedroom $1,820, 2-bedroom $2,170, 3-bedroom $2,600, 4-bedroom $2,900. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 19446?

Vouchers for Montgomery County are administered by Montgomery County Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 19446 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 19446

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 19446 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

$1,670

1 BR

$1,820

2 BR

$2,170

3 BR

$2,600

4 BR

$2,900

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%)

$1,955

FMR (100%)

$2,170

High (110%)

$2,385

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 19446 at $2,170 is $360 higher than the Montgomery 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 19446?

In most of the state, yes. Pennsylvania has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 19446 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 19446 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 19446?: For ZIP 19446 in Montgomery County, PA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,170 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,955 to $2,385 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 19446?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 19446, by bedroom size: studio $1,670, 1-bedroom $1,820, 2-bedroom $2,170, 3-bedroom $2,600, 4-bedroom $2,900. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 19446?: Vouchers for Montgomery County are administered by Montgomery County Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 19446 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 19446 maps to Montgomery County, PA · FIPS 42091. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.