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Section 8 rent in Montour County, PA

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Montour County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area, covering 10 ZIP codes.

$1,104Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$1,214Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
10ZIP 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$710$768$850$845
1 Bedroom$830$915$1,010$1,007
2 Bedrooms$970$1,104$1,240$1,214
3 Bedrooms$1,370$1,483$1,710$1,631
4 Bedrooms$1,650$1,754$1,990$1,929

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$2,208$26,496
Triplex3 × 2BR$3,312$39,744
Fourplex4 × 2BR$4,416$52,992
Fourplex4 × 3BR$5,932$71,184

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 10 of 10 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
17821 $1,010 $1,240 $1,710 $1,990
17822 $1,010 $1,240 $1,710 $1,990
17756 $990 $1,180 $1,540 $1,700
17884 $960 $1,180 $1,650 $1,960
17815 $910 $1,110 $1,370 $1,650
17820 $900 $1,090 $1,370 $1,650
17824 $870 $1,050 $1,370 $1,650
17847 $840 $1,000 $1,370 $1,650
17772 $830 $980 $1,370 $1,650
17777 $830 $970 $1,370 $1,650

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Montour County, PA?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Montour County, PA HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,104 per month, ranging from $970 to $1,240 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 $1,214.
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 Montour County, PA, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $970 to $1,240 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?
RealG searches live listings across Pennsylvania, runs Section 8 numbers on every property using these HUD rates, and grades each deal A through D against your buying criteria. You can start free with no credit card and see graded deals in this market in minutes.

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