FY2027 Small Area FMR · Rockhill Furnace, PA
ZIP 17249 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 17249 (Rockhill Furnace, PA) is $1,320 a month, up 36.1% from FY2026. That is 30% above the Huntingdon 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 17249 sits in the Huntingdon County, PA area
Of the 39 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 17249 has the 3rd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Huntingdon 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 $1,320 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,070 | $963 – $1,177 | $822 | $790 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,160 | $1,044 – $1,276 | $892 | $830 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,320 | $1,188 – $1,452 | $1,014 | $970 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,830 | $1,647 – $2,013 | $1,404 | $1,320 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,210 | $1,989 – $2,431 | $1,695 | $1,640 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,320 needs about $52,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $88,600 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $70,900. ZIP code 17249 lies mainly in Huntingdon County. See the Huntingdon 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 17249?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 17249 are $1,070 (studio), $1,160 (1 BR), $1,320 (2 BR), $1,830 (3 BR) and $2,210 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 17249?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 17249 that range is $1,188 to $1,452 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 17249?
The FY2026 income limits of the Huntingdon County, PA area apply: median family income $88,600, low-income (80%) limit $70,900 for a family of four.