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Section 8 Fair Market Rent in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA (FY2027)
HUD's official FY2027 Fair Market Rents for the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA MSA, by bedroom count. These figures set the baseline for what the Housing Choice Voucher program pays landlords in this area.
| Unit size | FY2027 FMR | Payment standard range (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $949 | $854 – $1,044 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,106 | $995 – $1,217 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,363 | $1,227 – $1,499 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,786 | $1,607 – $1,965 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,962 | $1,766 – $2,158 |
Source: HUD User — FY 2027 Fair Market Rents. FY2027 FMRs are effective October 1, 2026. FY2027 FMRs take effect October 1, 2026; until that date, the prior FY2026 schedule remains in effect. Retrieved 2026-09-07.
How this market compares
The 2-bedroom FMR here is $1,363 — 29% above the Pennsylvania median of $1,053 across all 52 FMR areas in the state.
Counties and towns covered
The Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA FMR area is a metro area covering: Lackawanna County, Luzerne County, Wyoming County. One FMR applies across the whole area — HUD does not publish separate figures per city or ZIP here (some large metros have Small Area FMRs by ZIP; check with the local housing authority).
What a landlord actually collects
FMR is the baseline, not the contract rent. The local housing authority sets a payment standard between 90% and 110% of FMR (the range in the table above), and your unit must pass a rent-reasonableness comparison against similar unassisted rentals nearby. The voucher then covers the gap between the tenant's share (roughly 30% of their income) and the approved rent.
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Comparable Pennsylvania markets by 2BR FMR
| FMR area | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg | $1,063 | $1,354 | $1,830 |
| Lebanon | $1,071 | $1,353 | $1,742 |
| Pittsburgh | $1,146 | $1,389 | $1,773 |
| York-Hanover | $1,042 | $1,327 | $1,757 |
| Chambersburg | $1,071 | $1,325 | $1,770 |
| Reading | $1,114 | $1,418 | $1,744 |
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Informational only — not financial, legal, or lending advice. Confirm current payment standards with the housing authority serving Scranton--Wilkes-Barre.