Program: Combined · Public housing units: 1,750 · Section 8 vouchers: 1,520 · Households served: 2,606 · Occupancy: 86% · ZIP codes served: 31
The Harrisburg Housing Authority operates 1,750 public housing units and administers 1,520 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 2,606 households. With an occupancy rate of 86%, the authority offers a combined program, providing both rental assistance and affordable housing options to residents of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
The Harrisburg Housing Authority ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the Harrisburg area. It stands at 14th in the state by the number of Section 8 vouchers, out of 83 authorities statewide. Its peer, the Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin, administers 1,201 Section 8 vouchers, illustrating the significant role Harrisburg plays in providing housing assistance within the region.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,040 to $1,790, with an average of $1,343. This is slightly below the state average of $1,363. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 17036 at $1,790, while the lowest is in ZIP code 17080 at $1,040.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17005 | $1,040 | $1,140 | $1,420 | $1,830 | $1,870 |
| 17017 | $730 | $890 | $1,010 | $1,330 | $1,410 |
| 17018 | $1,010 | $1,120 | $1,390 | $1,790 | $1,830 |
| 17020 | $870 | $960 | $1,190 | $1,530 | $1,560 |
| 17022 | $1,130 | $1,230 | $1,530 | $1,940 | $2,000 |
| 17023 | $820 | $910 | $1,130 | $1,450 | $1,490 |
| 17028 | $1,080 | $1,180 | $1,470 | $1,900 | $1,970 |
| 17030 | $740 | $820 | $1,010 | $1,310 | $1,340 |
| 17032 | $820 | $900 | $1,120 | $1,440 | $1,470 |
| 17033 | $1,250 | $1,370 | $1,710 | $2,200 | $2,250 |
| 17034 | $1,020 | $1,130 | $1,400 | $1,800 | $1,840 |
| 17036 | $1,390 | $1,530 | $1,900 | $2,440 | $2,500 |
| 17048 | $830 | $960 | $1,170 | $1,510 | $1,550 |
| 17057 | $1,130 | $1,250 | $1,550 | $1,990 | $2,040 |
| 17061 | $820 | $900 | $1,120 | $1,440 | $1,470 |
| 17078 | $1,130 | $1,220 | $1,540 | $1,980 | $2,140 |
| 17080 | $760 | $900 | $1,050 | $1,370 | $1,440 |
| 17097 | $1,260 | $1,380 | $1,720 | $2,210 | $2,260 |
| 17098 | $880 | $970 | $1,210 | $1,560 | $1,590 |
| 17101 | $1,020 | $1,130 | $1,400 | $1,800 | $1,840 |
| 17102 | $1,100 | $1,210 | $1,510 | $1,940 | $1,980 |
| 17103 | $970 | $1,070 | $1,330 | $1,710 | $1,750 |
| 17104 | $1,000 | $1,100 | $1,370 | $1,760 | $1,800 |
| 17109 | $1,230 | $1,350 | $1,680 | $2,160 | $2,210 |
| 17110 | $1,350 | $1,490 | $1,850 | $2,380 | $2,430 |
| 17111 | $1,300 | $1,430 | $1,780 | $2,290 | $2,340 |
| 17112 | $1,370 | $1,510 | $1,880 | $2,420 | $2,470 |
| 17113 | $1,160 | $1,280 | $1,590 | $2,040 | $2,090 |
| 17120 | $1,170 | $1,290 | $1,610 | $2,070 | $2,120 |
| 17978 | $830 | $910 | $1,150 | $1,480 | $1,520 |
| 17980 | $730 | $800 | $1,040 | $1,350 | $1,400 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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