FY2027 Small Area FMR · Tyrone, PA
ZIP 16686 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 16686 (Tyrone, PA) is $1,270 a month, down 1.6% from FY2026. That is 10% above the Altoona, PA area-wide FMR of $1,151.
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 16686 sits in the Altoona, PA area
Of the 23 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 16686 has the 3rd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Altoona, 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 $1,151 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,270 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 16686 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under State College, PA (same figures) and Huntingdon 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 | $1,070 | $963 – $1,177 | $805 | $1,110 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,080 | $972 – $1,188 | $959 | $1,120 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,270 | $1,143 – $1,397 | $1,151 | $1,290 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,590 | $1,431 – $1,749 | $1,477 | $1,570 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,680 | $1,512 – $1,848 | $1,708 | $1,710 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,270 needs about $50,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $92,400 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $73,700. ZIP code 16686 lies mainly in Blair County, Huntingdon County and Centre County. See the Altoona, 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 16686?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 16686 are $1,070 (studio), $1,080 (1 BR), $1,270 (2 BR), $1,590 (3 BR) and $1,680 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 16686?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 16686 that range is $1,143 to $1,397 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 16686?
The FY2026 income limits of the Altoona, PA area apply: median family income $92,400, low-income (80%) limit $73,700 for a family of four.