Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 557 · Households served: 431 · Occupancy: 77% · ZIP codes served: 14
The Housing Authority of the County of Union operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 557 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 431 households, with an occupancy rate of 77%. The authority does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance through its Section 8 program.
Among the 83 housing authorities in Pennsylvania that offer Section 8 vouchers, the Housing Authority of the County of Union ranks 43rd in terms of voucher size. This places it in the middle tier of such agencies within the state, indicating a significant but not overwhelming presence in the region's housing assistance landscape.
The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom unit in Union County ranges from $970 to $1,110, with an average of $1,031. This is below the state average of $1,363. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is $1,110 in ZIP code 17855, while the lowest is $970 in ZIP code 17889.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17810 | $850 | $1,020 | $1,190 | $1,600 | $1,840 |
| 17829 | $750 | $930 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,700 |
| 17835 | $750 | $930 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,700 |
| 17837 | $800 | $990 | $1,080 | $1,500 | $1,810 |
| 17844 | $760 | $950 | $1,030 | $1,430 | $1,720 |
| 17845 | $750 | $930 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,700 |
| 17855 | $800 | $1,000 | $1,090 | $1,510 | $1,820 |
| 17856 | $790 | $980 | $1,070 | $1,480 | $1,790 |
| 17870 | $790 | $910 | $1,140 | $1,440 | $1,630 |
| 17880 | $760 | $940 | $1,020 | $1,420 | $1,710 |
| 17885 | $750 | $930 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,690 |
| 17886 | $800 | $980 | $1,080 | $1,490 | $1,770 |
| 17887 | $790 | $980 | $1,070 | $1,480 | $1,790 |
| 17889 | $730 | $870 | $1,010 | $1,350 | $1,570 |
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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