Scranton, PA Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Scranton ranges from $1,260 (ZIP 18512) to $1,530 (ZIP 18503), with a median of $1,370 across 12 ZIP codes. HUD sets these per ZIP code (Small Area Fair Market Rents), so they differ across the city.
These are HUD's figures, effective 2026-10-01. A housing authority sets its own payment standard, normally between 90% and 110% of them (higher with HUD approval or as a disability accommodation). The voucher then pays the lower of that standard or the gross rent, minus your total tenant payment (generally 30% of adjusted monthly income).
| ZIP | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18501 | $950 | $1,110 | $1,370 | $1,790 | $1,970 |
| 18503 | $1,070 | $1,240 | $1,530 | $2,000 | $2,200 |
| 18504 | $950 | $1,100 | $1,360 | $1,780 | $1,960 |
| 18505 | $930 | $1,090 | $1,340 | $1,760 | $1,930 |
| 18508 | $1,000 | $1,170 | $1,440 | $1,890 | $2,070 |
| 18509 | $960 | $1,120 | $1,380 | $1,810 | $1,990 |
| 18510 | $1,020 | $1,180 | $1,460 | $1,910 | $2,100 |
| 18512 | $880 | $1,020 | $1,260 | $1,650 | $1,810 |
| 18515 | $950 | $1,110 | $1,370 | $1,790 | $1,970 |
| 18519 | $900 | $1,050 | $1,290 | $1,690 | $1,860 |
| 18540 | $950 | $1,110 | $1,370 | $1,790 | $1,970 |
| 18577 | $950 | $1,110 | $1,370 | $1,790 | $1,970 |
Income limits: Lackawanna County
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