FY2027 Small Area FMR · Allison Park, PA
ZIP 15101 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 15101 (Allison Park, PA) is $1,540 a month, up 6.9% from FY2026. That is 11% above the Pittsburgh, PA area-wide FMR of $1,389.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 15101 sits in the Pittsburgh, PA area
Of the 393 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 15101 has the 37th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Pittsburgh, PA is one of the 65 metro areas where HUD requires Small Area FMRs for the Housing Choice Voucher program (designated 2016), so local housing agencies must set payment standards from this ZIP code's figure, normally between $1,386 and $1,694 for two bedrooms.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,190 | $1,071 – $1,309 | $1,075 | $1,110 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,270 | $1,143 – $1,397 | $1,146 | $1,190 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,540 | $1,386 – $1,694 | $1,389 | $1,440 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,970 | $1,773 – $2,167 | $1,773 | $1,840 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,130 | $1,917 – $2,343 | $1,925 | $1,980 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,540 needs about $61,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $110,400 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $88,300. ZIP code 15101 lies mainly in Allegheny County. See the Pittsburgh, PA metro page for the full income limits table and the household check.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 15101?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 15101 are $1,190 (studio), $1,270 (1 BR), $1,540 (2 BR), $1,970 (3 BR) and $2,130 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 15101?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 15101 that range is $1,386 to $1,694 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 15101?
The FY2026 income limits of the Pittsburgh, PA area apply: median family income $110,400, low-income (80%) limit $88,300 for a family of four.