FY2027 Small Area FMR · Northampton, PA
ZIP 18067 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 18067 (Northampton, PA) is $1,730 a month, up 10.2% from FY2026. That is 6% below the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA area-wide FMR of $1,839.
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 18067 sits in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA area
Of the 86 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 18067 has the 36th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, 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 $1,839 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,730 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,220 | $1,098 – $1,342 | $1,302 | $1,090 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,430 | $1,287 – $1,573 | $1,519 | $1,290 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,730 | $1,557 – $1,903 | $1,839 | $1,570 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,170 | $1,953 – $2,387 | $2,306 | $2,010 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,340 | $2,106 – $2,574 | $2,482 | $2,110 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,730 needs about $69,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $104,400 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $83,500. ZIP code 18067 lies mainly in Northampton County. See the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA metro 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 18067?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 18067 are $1,220 (studio), $1,430 (1 BR), $1,730 (2 BR), $2,170 (3 BR) and $2,340 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 18067?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 18067 that range is $1,557 to $1,903 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 18067?
The FY2026 income limits of the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA area apply: median family income $104,400, low-income (80%) limit $83,500 for a family of four.