FY2027 Small Area FMR · Cassandra, PA
ZIP 15925 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 15925 (Cassandra, PA) is $1,030 a month, down 1.0% from FY2026. That is 2% above the Johnstown, 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 15925 sits in the Johnstown, PA area
Of the 57 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 15925 has the 26th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Johnstown, 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 $1,030 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $850 | $765 – $935 | $832 | $840 |
| 1 bedroom | $860 | $774 – $946 | $837 | $850 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,030 | $927 – $1,133 | $1,014 | $1,040 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,430 | $1,287 – $1,573 | $1,404 | $1,440 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,460 | $1,314 – $1,606 | $1,429 | $1,490 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,030 needs about $41,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $84,500 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $68,950. ZIP code 15925 lies mainly in Cambria County. See the Johnstown, 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 15925?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 15925 are $850 (studio), $860 (1 BR), $1,030 (2 BR), $1,430 (3 BR) and $1,460 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 15925?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 15925 that range is $927 to $1,133 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 15925?
The FY2026 income limits of the Johnstown, PA area apply: median family income $84,500, low-income (80%) limit $68,950 for a family of four.