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

State College, PA 16804's Section 8 Fair Market Rent

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 the 16804 zip code area, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $1,008 to a high of $1,232, with an average of $1,120.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,026, a maximum of $1,254, and an average of $1,140.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,188, peaking at a maximum of $1,452, and averaging at $1,320.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,440, a maximum of $1,760, and an average of $1,600.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,584 to a maximum of $1,936, with an average of $1,760.

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.

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

Year City, State, Zipcode HUD Fair Market Rent Bedrooms
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
2024 State College, PA 16804 Low Rent (90%) $1,008 $1,026 $1,188 $1,440 $1,584
Average Rent $1,120 $1,140 $1,320 $1,600 $1,760
High Rent(110%) $1,232 $1,254 $1,452 $1,760 $1,936
2023 State College, PA 16804 Low Rent (90%) $990 $1,008 $1,161 $1,422 $1,557
Average Rent $1,100 $1,120 $1,290 $1,580 $1,730
High Rent (110%) $1,210 $1,232 $1,419 $1,738 $1,903
2022 State College, PA 16804 Low Rent (90%) $936 $945 $1,089 $1,395 $1,476
Average Rent $1,040 $1,050 $1,210 $1,550 $1,640
High Rent(110%) $1,144 $1,155 $1,331 $1,705 $1,804
2021 State College, PA 16804 Low Rent (90%) $783 $801 $909 $1,215 $1,233
Average Rent $870 $890 $1,010 $1,350 $1,370
High Rent (110%) $957 $979 $1,111 $1,485 $1,507
2020 State College, PA 16804 Low Rent (90%) $729 $747 $855 $1,179 $1,242
Average Rent $810 $830 $950 $1,310 $1,380
High Rent(110%) $891 $913 $1,045 $1,441 $1,518
2019 State College, PA 16804 Low Rent (90%) $783 $801 $918 $1,296 $1,377
Average Rent $870 $890 $1,020 $1,440 $1,530
High Rent (110%) $957 $979 $1,122 $1,584 $1,683


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