Program: Combined · Public housing units: 153 · Section 8 vouchers: 447 · Households served: 506 · Occupancy: 84% · ZIP codes served: 21
The Carbon County Housing Authority operates 153 public housing units and administers 447 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 506 households. With an occupancy rate of 84%, the authority runs a combined program, providing both rental assistance and affordable housing options to the community.
The Carbon County Housing Authority ranks 52nd in terms of voucher size among the 83 housing authorities in Pennsylvania. This places it in the middle tier, reflecting its significant role in providing housing assistance within the state. Despite not being the largest, it remains a key resource for families in need of affordable housing solutions.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Carbon County ranges from $1,360 to $1,620, with an average of $1,418. This is slightly above the state average of $1,363. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 18254 at $1,620, while the lowest is in ZIP code 18211 at $1,360.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18012 | $1,020 | $1,210 | $1,480 | $1,880 | $1,980 |
| 18030 | $1,020 | $1,210 | $1,480 | $1,880 | $1,980 |
| 18058 | $1,260 | $1,280 | $1,570 | $2,130 | $2,570 |
| 18071 | $1,020 | $1,210 | $1,480 | $1,880 | $1,990 |
| 18201 | $1,020 | $1,210 | $1,480 | $1,880 | $2,030 |
| 18210 | $1,240 | $1,410 | $1,710 | $2,170 | $2,390 |
| 18211 | $1,020 | $1,210 | $1,480 | $1,880 | $1,980 |
| 18212 | $1,020 | $1,210 | $1,480 | $1,880 | $1,980 |
| 18216 | $1,150 | $1,340 | $1,630 | $2,050 | $2,210 |
| 18229 | $1,020 | $1,210 | $1,480 | $1,880 | $1,980 |
| 18230 | $1,120 | $1,300 | $1,590 | $2,000 | $2,150 |
| 18232 | $1,020 | $1,210 | $1,480 | $1,880 | $1,980 |
| 18235 | $1,020 | $1,210 | $1,480 | $1,880 | $1,980 |
| 18237 | $1,020 | $1,210 | $1,480 | $1,880 | $1,980 |
| 18240 | $1,040 | $1,210 | $1,480 | $1,880 | $1,990 |
| 18244 | $1,020 | $1,210 | $1,480 | $1,880 | $1,980 |
| 18250 | $1,160 | $1,350 | $1,640 | $2,060 | $2,210 |
| 18254 | $1,370 | $1,600 | $1,940 | $2,430 | $2,620 |
| 18255 | $1,020 | $1,210 | $1,480 | $1,880 | $1,980 |
| 18624 | $1,220 | $1,400 | $1,710 | $2,190 | $2,410 |
| 18661 | $1,190 | $1,390 | $1,700 | $2,220 | $2,430 |
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
Home · Housing Authorities · FMR by ZIP · Section 8 Voucher Amounts