FY2027 Small Area FMR · Kersey, PA
ZIP 15846 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 15846 (Kersey, PA) is $1,370 a month, up 0.7% from FY2026. That is 35% above the Elk County, PA area-wide FMR of $1,014.
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 15846 sits in the Elk County, PA area
Of the 18 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 15846 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Elk County, PA is not on HUD's list of mandatory Small Area FMR areas, so voucher payment standards here are normally based on the area-wide FMR of $1,014 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,370 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,010 | $909 – $1,111 | $749 | $990 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,190 | $1,071 – $1,309 | $879 | $1,150 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,370 | $1,233 – $1,507 | $1,014 | $1,360 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,790 | $1,611 – $1,969 | $1,328 | $1,790 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,800 | $1,620 – $1,980 | $1,333 | $1,800 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,370 needs about $54,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $88,600 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $70,900. ZIP code 15846 lies mainly in Elk County. See the Elk County, PA county 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 15846?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 15846 are $1,010 (studio), $1,190 (1 BR), $1,370 (2 BR), $1,790 (3 BR) and $1,800 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 15846?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 15846 that range is $1,233 to $1,507 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 15846?
The FY2026 income limits of the Elk County, PA area apply: median family income $88,600, low-income (80%) limit $70,900 for a family of four.