Housing authoritiesPAHOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF BUTLER
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF BUTLER
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF BUTLER is based in Butler, Butler County, PA and administers 2,047 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code PA010. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,684. Occupancy: 82%. ZIP codes served: 37.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15044 | $1,122 | $1,210 | $1,463 | $1,870 | $2,013 |
| 16001 | $1,012 | $1,089 | $1,309 | $1,672 | $1,804 |
| 16002 | $902 | $968 | $1,166 | $1,496 | $1,606 |
| 16003 | $1,089 | $1,166 | $1,408 | $1,804 | $1,936 |
| 16020 | $968 | $1,034 | $1,254 | $1,606 | $1,727 |
| 16022 | $924 | $990 | $1,199 | $1,529 | $1,650 |
| 16023 | $1,199 | $1,298 | $1,562 | $2,002 | $2,156 |
| 16024 | $1,221 | $1,309 | $1,584 | $2,024 | $2,178 |
| 16025 | $858 | $924 | $1,122 | $1,430 | $1,540 |
| 16027 | $1,441 | $1,551 | $1,870 | $2,387 | $2,574 |
| 16029 | $924 | $990 | $1,199 | $1,529 | $1,650 |
| 16030 | $825 | $891 | $1,067 | $1,364 | $1,474 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Multi-Family (Apartment/Row House/Townhouse/Semi-Detached/Duplex)), effective 2026-01-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $32 | $37 | $44 | $50 | $56 |
| Heating (Bottle Gas) | $91 | $108 | $124 | $143 | $160 |
| Heating (Electric) | $31 | $37 | $50 | $63 | $76 |
| Heating (Electric Heat Pump) | $28 | $32 | $39 | $43 | $48 |
| Heating (Fuel Oil) | $70 | $83 | $96 | $112 | $124 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $4 | $4 | $6 | $7 | $10 |
| Cooking (Bottle Gas) | $10 | $10 | $16 | $23 | $29 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $7 | $8 | $12 | $16 | $20 |
| Other Electric | $27 | $32 | $44 | $56 | $69 |
| Air Conditioning | $3 | $4 | $6 | $7 | $9 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $9 | $10 | $15 | $19 | $24 |
| Water Heating (Bottle Gas) | $26 | $29 | $42 | $52 | $68 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $19 | $22 | $28 | $34 | $40 |
| Water Heating (Fuel Oil) | $19 | $22 | $32 | $41 | $51 |
| Water | $86 | $89 | $117 | $146 | $174 |
| Sewer | $46 | $46 | $46 | $46 | $46 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Open | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Open | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15044 | $1,110 | $1,180 | $1,430 | $1,820 | $1,980 |
| 15086 | $1,150 | $1,220 | $1,480 | $1,890 | $2,050 |
| 16001 | $960 | $1,020 | $1,240 | $1,580 | $1,720 |
| 16002 | $890 | $950 | $1,150 | $1,470 | $1,590 |
| 16020 | $930 | $990 | $1,200 | $1,530 | $1,660 |
| 16022 | $850 | $910 | $1,100 | $1,400 | $1,520 |
| 16023 | $1,150 | $1,230 | $1,490 | $1,900 | $2,070 |
| 16024 | $1,100 | $1,170 | $1,420 | $1,810 | $1,970 |
| 16025 | $860 | $920 | $1,120 | $1,430 | $1,550 |
| 16027 | $1,320 | $1,410 | $1,710 | $2,180 | $2,370 |
| 16029 | $880 | $940 | $1,140 | $1,450 | $1,580 |
| 16030 | $780 | $840 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,420 |
| 16033 | $1,210 | $1,290 | $1,560 | $1,990 | $2,160 |
| 16034 | $970 | $1,030 | $1,250 | $1,600 | $1,730 |
| 16035 | $920 | $990 | $1,210 | $1,550 | $1,680 |
| 16037 | $940 | $1,000 | $1,210 | $1,550 | $1,680 |
| 16038 | $930 | $1,010 | $1,250 | $1,590 | $1,740 |
| 16040 | $870 | $930 | $1,130 | $1,440 | $1,570 |
| 16041 | $920 | $990 | $1,210 | $1,550 | $1,670 |
| 16045 | $1,030 | $1,100 | $1,330 | $1,700 | $1,840 |
| 16046 | $1,610 | $1,720 | $2,080 | $2,650 | $2,880 |
| 16048 | $940 | $1,000 | $1,210 | $1,540 | $1,680 |
| 16049 | $760 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,280 | $1,530 |
| 16050 | $1,040 | $1,110 | $1,350 | $1,720 | $1,870 |
| 16051 | $750 | $810 | $1,010 | $1,360 | $1,490 |
| 16052 | $1,010 | $1,080 | $1,310 | $1,670 | $1,820 |
| 16053 | $1,080 | $1,150 | $1,390 | $1,770 | $1,920 |
| 16055 | $1,050 | $1,120 | $1,360 | $1,730 | $1,880 |
| 16056 | $970 | $1,030 | $1,250 | $1,600 | $1,730 |
| 16057 | $910 | $970 | $1,180 | $1,510 | $1,640 |
| 16059 | $1,610 | $1,720 | $2,080 | $2,650 | $2,880 |
| 16061 | $970 | $1,030 | $1,250 | $1,600 | $1,730 |
| 16063 | $1,040 | $1,110 | $1,350 | $1,720 | $1,870 |
| 16066 | $1,570 | $1,680 | $2,030 | $2,590 | $2,810 |
| 16127 | $730 | $830 | $1,050 | $1,450 | $1,650 |
| 16229 | $720 | $810 | $1,020 | $1,330 | $1,400 |
| 16373 | $730 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,260 | $1,490 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF BUTLER
114 Woody Dr, Butler, PA 16001
Phone: (724) 287-6797
Official website: housingauthority.com
Email updates
About HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF BUTLER
Overview
The Housing Authority of the County of Butler operates as a Combined program, administering 2,047 Section 8 vouchers and serving 1,684 households. With an occupancy rate of 82%, the authority does not manage any public housing units, making it a voucher-only agency. This structure allows the authority to focus on providing rental assistance to families in need across Butler County.
Scale and standing
Among the 83 housing authorities in Pennsylvania, the Housing Authority of the County of Butler ranks 8th in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered. This places it among the larger agencies in the state, reflecting its significant role in providing rental assistance to a substantial number of households. Despite its size, it maintains a focused and efficient operation, ensuring that the needs of its community are met effectively.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Butler County ranges from $970 to $1950, with an average of $1260. This is slightly below the state average of $1363. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 16059 at $1950, while the lowest is in ZIP code 16051 at $970.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
- Boyers, PA
- Bruin, PA
- Butler, PA
- Callery, PA
- Chicora, PA
- Connoquenessing, PA
- Cranberry Township, PA
- East butler, PA
- Eau claire, PA
- Emlenton, PA
- Evans city, PA
- Fenelton, PA
- Forestville, PA
- Freeport, PA
- Gibsonia, PA
- Grove City, PA
- Harmony, PA
- Harrisville, PA
- Hilliards, PA
- Karns city, PA
- Lyndora, PA
- Mars, PA
- Marwood, PA
- Parker, PA
- Petrolia, PA
- Portersville, PA
- Prospect, PA
- Renfrew, PA
- Sarver, PA
- Saxonburg, PA
- Slippery Rock, PA
- Valencia, PA
- Warrendale, PA
- West sunbury, PA
- Zelienople, PA
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.