The PHA sets a payment standard ranging from 90% to 110% of the Fair Market Rents (FMRs).

Jefferson County, PA, PA

In the year 2024, as a landlord, if you're looking to rent your property to a Section 8 tenant or another housing voucher program in Jefferson County, PA, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $516 to a high of $630, with an average of $573.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $591, a maximum of $723, and an average of $657.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $761, peaking at a maximum of $930, and averaging at $845.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $938, a maximum of $1,146, and an average of $1,042.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,018 to a maximum of $1,244, with an average of $1,131.

The fair market rent mentioned already includes all utilities. If a landlord chooses not to provide utility coverage, they can subtract the utility costs from the rent to determine the adjusted rental price.

Each housing authority establishes its own rental rates, so you should check the pricing set by that specific housing authority to determine the maximum amount they can offer. It's advisable to adhere to their pricing guidelines.

To apply for Section 8 housing, you can check your income against the Jefferson County, PA Housing Choice voucher income limit to determine your eligibility.

HUD's Fair Market Rent guides Section 8 rates for your rental unit.

Year Area HUD Fair Market Rent Bedrooms
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
2024 Jefferson County, PA, PA Low Rent (90%) $516 $591 $761 $938 $1,018
Average Rent $573 $657 $845 $1,042 $1,131
High Rent(110%) $630 $723 $930 $1,146 $1,244
2023 Jefferson County, PA, PA Low Rent (90%) $498 $575 $744 $917 $1,000
Average Rent $553 $639 $827 $1,019 $1,111
High Rent (110%) $608 $703 $910 $1,121 $1,222
2022 Jefferson County, PA, PA Low Rent (90%) $502 $539 $689 $851 $933
Average Rent $558 $599 $765 $946 $1,037
High Rent(110%) $614 $659 $842 $1,041 $1,141
2021 Jefferson County, PA, PA Low Rent (90%) $509 $511 $652 $813 $884
Average Rent $565 $568 $724 $903 $982
High Rent (110%) $622 $625 $796 $993 $1,080
2020 Jefferson County, PA, PA Low Rent (90%) $504 $508 $643 $814 $870
Average Rent $560 $564 $714 $904 $967
High Rent(110%) $616 $620 $785 $994 $1,064
2019 Jefferson County, PA, PA Low Rent (90%) $490 $492 $623 $795 $842
Average Rent $544 $547 $692 $883 $935
High Rent (110%) $598 $602 $761 $971 $1,029
2018 Jefferson County, PA, PA Low Rent (90%) $498 $503 $627 $799 $854
Average Rent $553 $559 $697 $888 $949
High Rent(110%) $608 $615 $767 $977 $1,044
2017 Jefferson County, PA, PA Low Rent (90%) $489 $491 $613 $773 $845
Average Rent $543 $546 $681 $859 $939
High Rent (110%) $597 $601 $749 $945 $1,033


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