How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 19504?

For ZIP 19504 in Berks County, PA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,480 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,330 to $1,630 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 19504?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 19504, by bedroom size: studio $1,050, 1-bedroom $1,180, 2-bedroom $1,480, 3-bedroom $1,800, 4-bedroom $1,960. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 19504?

Vouchers for Berks County are administered by Housing Authority of the County of Berks, Reading Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 19504 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 19504

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 19504 in Berks 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

$1,050

1 BR

$1,180

2 BR

$1,480

3 BR

$1,800

4 BR

$1,960

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%)

$1,330

FMR (100%)

$1,480

High (110%)

$1,630

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 19504 at $1,480 is $95 lower than the Berks County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,575. 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 19504?

In most of the state, yes. Pennsylvania has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 19504 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 Berks County

Housing Authority of the County of Berks
Reading · PHA code PA071
711 Section 8 units
Reading Housing Authority
Reading · PHA code PA009
645 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 19504 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 19504?: For ZIP 19504 in Berks County, PA, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,480 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,330 to $1,630 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 19504?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 19504, by bedroom size: studio $1,050, 1-bedroom $1,180, 2-bedroom $1,480, 3-bedroom $1,800, 4-bedroom $1,960. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 19504?: Vouchers for Berks County are administered by Housing Authority of the County of Berks, Reading Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 19504 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Berks County overview All of Pennsylvania

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 19504 maps to Berks County, PA · FIPS 42011. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.