2026–27 Section 8 Rent Limits for 18049

Emmaus, PA • Lehigh County • Source: SAFMR

How much will Section 8 pay for rent in 18049?

HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 18049 (Emmaus, PA), effective October 1, 2026, are $1,300 for a studio, $1,510 for 1 bedroom, $1,830 for 2 bedrooms, $2,290 for 3 bedrooms and $2,470 for 4 bedrooms a month. These are gross rents: rent plus any utilities the tenant pays.

Your housing authority turns these into its payment standard — the most the voucher counts toward rent — normally between 90% and 110% of HUD's figure, so about $1,647–$2,013 for a 2-bedroom here. Moving to Work agencies can set theirs outside that range. You usually pay about 30% of your adjusted income plus any amount the gross rent is above the payment standard, and at move-in your share can't exceed 40% of adjusted monthly income. Confirm the amount with your housing authority.

HUD Small Area FMRs by bedroom (FY2027)

Monthly gross rent figures published by HUD for 18049, effective October 1, 2026. They are the benchmark for payment standards, not a cap on the rent a landlord can charge.

Unit Size	HUD figure (monthly)
Studio	$1,300
1 Bedroom	$1,510
2 Bedroom	$1,830
3 Bedroom	$2,290
4 Bedroom	$2,470

Effective date: 2026-10-01. Always confirm with your local PHA.

Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom

Do you qualify? See the Lehigh County income limits for Section 8.

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