Wilkes Barre, PA Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Wilkes Barre ranges from $1,130 (ZIP 18701) to $1,370 (ZIP 18703), with a median of $1,370 across 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18701 | $780 | $930 | $1,130 | $1,470 | $1,610 |
| 18702 | $950 | $1,100 | $1,360 | $1,780 | $1,960 |
| 18703 | $950 | $1,110 | $1,370 | $1,790 | $1,970 |
| 18705 | $950 | $1,100 | $1,360 | $1,780 | $1,960 |
| 18706 | $930 | $1,080 | $1,330 | $1,740 | $1,910 |
| 18710 | $950 | $1,110 | $1,370 | $1,790 | $1,970 |
| 18711 | $950 | $1,110 | $1,370 | $1,790 | $1,970 |
| 18764 | $950 | $1,110 | $1,370 | $1,790 | $1,970 |
| 18765 | $950 | $1,110 | $1,370 | $1,790 | $1,970 |
Income limits: Luzerne County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom