2026–27 Section 8 Rent Limits for 18653

Ransom, PA • Lackawanna County • Source: FMR

How much will Section 8 pay for rent in 18653?

HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for 18653 (Ransom, PA), effective October 1, 2026, are $949 for a studio, $1,106 for 1 bedroom, $1,363 for 2 bedrooms, $1,786 for 3 bedrooms and $1,962 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 $1,227–$1,499 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 FMRs by bedroom (FY2027)

Monthly gross rent figures published by HUD for 18653, 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	$949
1 Bedroom	$1,106
2 Bedroom	$1,363
3 Bedroom	$1,786
4 Bedroom	$1,962

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 Lackawanna County income limits for Section 8.

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