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Section 8 rent in Venango County, PA

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

$957Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$1,053Avg 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$620$693$930$763
1 Bedroom$690$747$1,040$821
2 Bedrooms$910$957$1,360$1,053
3 Bedrooms$1,110$1,213$1,700$1,335
4 Bedrooms$1,300$1,407$1,950$1,547

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$1,914$22,968
Triplex3 × 2BR$2,871$34,452
Fourplex4 × 2BR$3,828$45,936
Fourplex4 × 3BR$4,852$58,224

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
16317 $1,040 $1,360 $1,700 $1,950
16038 $930 $1,150 $1,450 $1,600
16344 $810 $1,060 $1,320 $1,520
16364 $780 $1,010 $1,250 $1,530
16153 $750 $950 $1,310 $1,440
16374 $720 $950 $1,180 $1,360
16127 $740 $930 $1,290 $1,410
16301 $710 $930 $1,160 $1,340
16343 $700 $920 $1,150 $1,330
16373 $760 $920 $1,160 $1,350
16232 $730 $910 $1,110 $1,520
16311 $710 $910 $1,200 $1,350
16314 $710 $910 $1,190 $1,360
16319 $700 $910 $1,130 $1,350
16323 $690 $910 $1,130 $1,310

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Venango County, PA?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Venango County, PA is $957 per month, ranging from $910 to $1,360 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 $1,053.
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 Venango County, PA, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $910 to $1,360 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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