FY2027 Small Area FMR · Mechanicsburg, PA
ZIP 17055 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 17055 (Mechanicsburg, PA) is $1,790 a month, up 7.2% from FY2026. That is 12% above the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA area-wide FMR of $1,598.
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 17055 sits in the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA area
Of the 82 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 17055 has the 5th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA is one of the 65 metro areas where HUD requires Small Area FMRs for the Housing Choice Voucher program (designated 2023), so local housing agencies must set payment standards from this ZIP code's figure, normally between $1,611 and $1,969 for two bedrooms.
ZIP code 17055 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under York-Hanover, 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 | $1,310 | $1,179 – $1,441 | $1,166 | $1,180 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,440 | $1,296 – $1,584 | $1,285 | $1,350 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,790 | $1,611 – $1,969 | $1,598 | $1,670 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,310 | $2,079 – $2,541 | $2,055 | $2,140 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,360 | $2,124 – $2,596 | $2,100 | $2,210 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,790 needs about $71,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $109,300 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $87,450. ZIP code 17055 lies mainly in Cumberland County and York County. See the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro page for the full income limits table and the household check.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 17055?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 17055 are $1,310 (studio), $1,440 (1 BR), $1,790 (2 BR), $2,310 (3 BR) and $2,360 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 17055?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 17055 that range is $1,611 to $1,969 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 17055?
The FY2026 income limits of the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA area apply: median family income $109,300, low-income (80%) limit $87,450 for a family of four.