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Section 8 rent in Columbia County, PA

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Columbia County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area, covering 23 ZIP codes.

$1,074Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$1,181Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
23ZIP Codes

Fair market rent by bedroom count

Base SAFMR across all ZIP codes in this market. Housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates.

BedroomsLowest ZIPAverageHighest ZIPAvg 110% Standard
Studio$650$748$980$823
1 Bedroom$800$885$1,080$974
2 Bedrooms$960$1,074$1,320$1,181
3 Bedrooms$1,160$1,360$1,710$1,496
4 Bedrooms$1,320$1,549$1,990$1,704

Small multifamily Section 8 income

Estimated gross monthly and annual rent for 2-to-4 unit properties, assuming every unit is rented to Section 8 at this market's average fair market rent. Small multifamily is a favorite for long-term buy-and-hold investors stacking stable voucher income across multiple doors.

Property TypeUnit MixGross Monthly RentGross Annual Rent
Duplex2 × 2BR$2,148$25,776
Triplex3 × 2BR$3,222$38,664
Fourplex4 × 2BR$4,296$51,552
Fourplex4 × 3BR$5,440$65,280

Gross scheduled rent before vacancy, maintenance and management. Run any Pennsylvania multifamily listing through RealG to model it against real operating costs, or try the rental property calculator.

Highest-paying ZIP codes

Top 15 of 23 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
17985 $1,020 $1,320 $1,700 $1,820
18631 $1,080 $1,320 $1,590 $1,860
17774 $1,060 $1,260 $1,650 $1,820
17821 $1,010 $1,240 $1,710 $1,990
17756 $990 $1,180 $1,540 $1,700
17814 $930 $1,130 $1,390 $1,610
17815 $910 $1,110 $1,370 $1,650
18655 $910 $1,100 $1,430 $1,560
17820 $900 $1,090 $1,370 $1,650
17858 $900 $1,090 $1,330 $1,560
18635 $880 $1,070 $1,360 $1,510
17824 $870 $1,050 $1,370 $1,650
17920 $810 $1,010 $1,270 $1,430
17847 $840 $1,000 $1,370 $1,650
17888 $820 $1,000 $1,250 $1,400

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Columbia County, PA?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Columbia County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,074 per month, ranging from $960 to $1,320 depending on ZIP code. Local housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates, so the average 2-bedroom payment standard can reach $1,181.
What is a Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR)?
SAFMRs are fair market rents that HUD publishes at the ZIP code level instead of one rate for a whole metro area. They reflect what modest rental housing actually costs in each ZIP, which means higher payment standards in more expensive neighborhoods. Housing choice voucher payments in this market are based on these rates.
Why do rents vary so much between ZIP codes here?
In Columbia County, PA, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $960 to $1,320 per month. HUD sets each ZIP's rate from local rent data, so neighborhoods with stronger rental markets get higher voucher payment standards. For investors, the spread matters: the same house price can produce very different Section 8 rents a few ZIP codes apart.
How do I find Section 8 investment properties in Pennsylvania?
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