FY2027 Small Area FMR · Ford Cliff, PA
ZIP 16228 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 16228 (Ford Cliff, PA) is $1,090 a month, up 5.8% from FY2026. That is 5% above the Armstrong County, PA area-wide FMR of $1,043.
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 16228 sits in the Armstrong County, PA area
Of the 38 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 16228 has the 11th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Armstrong 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 $1,043 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,090 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $760 | $684 – $836 | $726 | $710 |
| 1 bedroom | $850 | $765 – $935 | $816 | $790 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,090 | $981 – $1,199 | $1,043 | $1,030 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,430 | $1,287 – $1,573 | $1,366 | $1,320 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,490 | $1,341 – $1,639 | $1,430 | $1,510 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,090 needs about $43,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $81,300 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $68,950. ZIP code 16228 lies mainly in Armstrong County. See the Armstrong 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 16228?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 16228 are $760 (studio), $850 (1 BR), $1,090 (2 BR), $1,430 (3 BR) and $1,490 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 16228?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 16228 that range is $981 to $1,199 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 16228?
The FY2026 income limits of the Armstrong County, PA area apply: median family income $81,300, low-income (80%) limit $68,950 for a family of four.