FY2027 Small Area FMR · Wilkes Barre, PA
ZIP 18703 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 18703 (Wilkes Barre, PA) is $1,370 a month, up 8.7% from FY2026. That is 1% above the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA area-wide FMR of $1,363.
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 18703 sits in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA area
Of the 97 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 18703 has the 35th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, 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 $1,363 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,370 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $950 | $855 – $1,045 | $949 | $870 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,110 | $999 – $1,221 | $1,106 | $1,030 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,370 | $1,233 – $1,507 | $1,363 | $1,260 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,790 | $1,611 – $1,969 | $1,786 | $1,640 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,970 | $1,773 – $2,167 | $1,962 | $1,780 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,370 needs about $54,800 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 $73,600. ZIP code 18703 lies mainly in Luzerne County. See the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, 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 18703?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 18703 are $950 (studio), $1,110 (1 BR), $1,370 (2 BR), $1,790 (3 BR) and $1,970 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 18703?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 18703 that range is $1,233 to $1,507 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 18703?
The FY2026 income limits of the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA area apply: median family income $92,400, low-income (80%) limit $73,600 for a family of four.