Program: Combined · Public housing units: 209 · Section 8 vouchers: 1,382 · Households served: 1,359 · Occupancy: 85% · ZIP codes served: 21
The Housing Authority of the County of Cumberland operates 209 public housing units and administers 1,382 Section 8 vouchers. Together, these programs serve 1,359 households, with an occupancy rate of 85%. The authority offers a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance to meet the diverse needs of the community.
Among the 83 housing authorities in Pennsylvania, the Housing Authority of the County of Cumberland ranks 15th in the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers. This places it in a significant position within the state, reflecting its substantial role in providing housing assistance to a large number of families.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Cumberland County ranges from $1,100 to $1,880, with an average of $1,372. This is slightly above the state average of $1,363. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 17050 at $1,880, while the lowest is in ZIP code 17324 at $1,100.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17007 | $1,020 | $1,130 | $1,400 | $1,800 | $1,840 |
| 17011 | $1,250 | $1,370 | $1,710 | $2,200 | $2,250 |
| 17013 | $1,070 | $1,180 | $1,470 | $1,890 | $1,930 |
| 17015 | $1,150 | $1,270 | $1,580 | $2,030 | $2,080 |
| 17019 | $870 | $960 | $1,220 | $1,610 | $1,690 |
| 17025 | $1,120 | $1,240 | $1,540 | $1,980 | $2,020 |
| 17027 | $1,160 | $1,270 | $1,590 | $2,070 | $2,130 |
| 17043 | $980 | $1,080 | $1,340 | $1,720 | $1,760 |
| 17050 | $1,440 | $1,590 | $1,980 | $2,550 | $2,600 |
| 17053 | $910 | $1,010 | $1,250 | $1,610 | $1,640 |
| 17055 | $1,310 | $1,440 | $1,790 | $2,310 | $2,360 |
| 17065 | $940 | $1,040 | $1,290 | $1,660 | $1,700 |
| 17070 | $920 | $1,010 | $1,260 | $1,650 | $1,700 |
| 17081 | $1,150 | $1,270 | $1,580 | $2,030 | $2,080 |
| 17093 | $1,090 | $1,200 | $1,490 | $1,920 | $1,960 |
| 17240 | $1,240 | $1,390 | $1,720 | $2,240 | $2,320 |
| 17241 | $990 | $1,090 | $1,350 | $1,740 | $1,770 |
| 17257 | $1,000 | $1,120 | $1,390 | $1,810 | $1,880 |
| 17266 | $930 | $1,020 | $1,270 | $1,630 | $1,670 |
| 17307 | $810 | $820 | $1,050 | $1,420 | $1,520 |
| 17324 | $850 | $910 | $1,140 | $1,500 | $1,560 |
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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