Housing authoritiesPASnyder County Housing Authority
Snyder County Housing Authority
Snyder County Housing Authority is based in Middleburg, Snyder County, PA and administers 301 Section 8 vouchers and 40 public housing units.
HUD PHA code PA092. Program type: Combined. Households served: 166. Occupancy: 48%. ZIP codes served: 15.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Regular Units), effective 2024-07-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Electric) | $23 | $27 | $36 | $46 | $55 |
| Heating (Heat Pump) | $20 | $24 | $28 | $32 | $35 |
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $25 | $30 | $35 | $40 | $45 |
| Heating (Oil) | $60 | $71 | $82 | $94 | $105 |
| Heating (Liquid Propane) | $56 | $66 | $77 | $87 | $98 |
| Electric Service Charge (Electric) | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 |
| Gas Service Charge (Natural Gas) | $16 | $16 | $16 | $16 | $16 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $6 | $7 | $10 | $13 | $17 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $3 | $3 | $5 | $6 | $8 |
| Cooking (Liquid Propane) | $9 | $10 | $15 | $19 | $24 |
| Other Electric (Electric) | $29 | $34 | $47 | $60 | $73 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $19 | $23 | $29 | $35 | $41 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $9 | $10 | $15 | $19 | $24 |
| Water Heating (Oil) | $22 | $26 | $38 | $50 | $61 |
| Water Heating (Propane) | $21 | $24 | $35 | $46 | $57 |
| Trash (null) | $12 | $17 | $22 | $26 | $34 |
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Latest from Snyder County Housing Authority
- October 21, 2026, Meeting CanceledThe October 21, 2026 Board Meeting was canceled because there weren't enough members present to form a quorum.
- September 16, 2026, AgendaThis is an announcement for the agenda of a meeting scheduled for September 16, 2026.
- August 19, 2026, Meeting CanceledThe Snyder County Housing Authority's board meeting on August 19, 2026, has been called off because not enough members were present.
- July 15, 2026, Meeting CanceledThe Snyder County Housing Authority's board meeting on July 15, 2026, has been called off because not enough members were present.
- June 17, 2026, AgendaThis is an announcement for the agenda of a meeting scheduled for June 17, 2026.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17045 | $800 | $870 | $1,100 | $1,400 | $1,510 |
| 17063 | $820 | $830 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,410 |
| 17086 | $720 | $810 | $1,010 | $1,290 | $1,490 |
| 17812 | $710 | $810 | $1,010 | $1,290 | $1,460 |
| 17813 | $720 | $820 | $1,030 | $1,300 | $1,470 |
| 17827 | $830 | $950 | $1,190 | $1,510 | $1,700 |
| 17841 | $770 | $830 | $1,020 | $1,320 | $1,520 |
| 17842 | $710 | $810 | $1,020 | $1,290 | $1,460 |
| 17853 | $710 | $810 | $1,010 | $1,290 | $1,470 |
| 17861 | $710 | $810 | $1,020 | $1,290 | $1,460 |
| 17862 | $870 | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,580 | $1,790 |
| 17864 | $750 | $850 | $1,070 | $1,350 | $1,530 |
| 17870 | $790 | $910 | $1,140 | $1,440 | $1,630 |
| 17876 | $800 | $920 | $1,150 | $1,460 | $1,650 |
| 17889 | $730 | $870 | $1,010 | $1,350 | $1,570 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Snyder County Housing Authority
106 Drake Ct, Middleburg, PA 17842
Phone: (570) 837-3979
Official website: snyderha.org
Email updates
About Snyder County Housing Authority
Overview
The Snyder County Housing Authority operates 40 public housing units and administers 301 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 166 households. With an occupancy rate of 48%, the authority offers a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance to support low-income families in Snyder County.
Scale and standing
The Snyder County Housing Authority ranks 62nd in Pennsylvania by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 83 authorities in the state. This places it in the middle tier, providing significant rental assistance to the community. While it is not the largest in the region, it plays a crucial role in housing stability for many families in Snyder County.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in Snyder County ranges from $970 to $1,180, with an average of $1,036. This is below the state average of $1,363. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is $1,180 in ZIP code 17862, while the lowest is $970 in ZIP code 17853.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.