2026–27 Section 8 Rent Limits for 19382

West Chester, PA • Chester County • Source: SAFMR

PA / West Chester

How much will Section 8 pay for rent in 19382?

HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 19382 (West Chester, PA), effective October 1, 2026, are $1,710 for a studio, $1,850 for 1 bedroom, $2,210 for 2 bedrooms, $2,630 for 3 bedrooms and $2,900 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 $1,989–$2,431 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 19382, 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 $1,710
1 Bedroom $1,850
2 Bedroom $2,210
3 Bedroom $2,630
4 Bedroom $2,900
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 Chester County income limits for Section 8.

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