FY2027 Small Area FMR · Sheffield, PA
ZIP 16347 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 16347 (Sheffield, PA) is $1,020 a month, down 9.7% from FY2026. That is 1% above the Forest 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 16347 sits in the Forest County, PA area
Of the 12 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 16347 has the 3rd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Forest 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 $1,020 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 16347 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Warren County, PA (same figures). The figure that applies depends on which side of the line the home is.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $840 | $756 – $924 | $749 | $930 |
| 1 bedroom | $900 | $810 – $990 | $931 | $950 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,020 | $918 – $1,122 | $1,014 | $1,130 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,360 | $1,224 – $1,496 | $1,312 | $1,510 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,510 | $1,359 – $1,661 | $1,500 | $1,590 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,020 needs about $40,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $68,000 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $68,950. ZIP code 16347 lies mainly in Warren County and Forest County. See the Forest 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 16347?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 16347 are $840 (studio), $900 (1 BR), $1,020 (2 BR), $1,360 (3 BR) and $1,510 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 16347?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 16347 that range is $918 to $1,122 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 16347?
The FY2026 income limits of the Forest County, PA area apply: median family income $68,000, low-income (80%) limit $68,950 for a family of four.