FY2027 Small Area FMR · Reading, PA
ZIP 19610 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 19610 (Reading, PA) is $1,960 a month, down 9.7% from FY2026. That is 38% above the Reading, PA area-wide FMR of $1,418.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
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Where 19610 sits in the Reading, PA area
Of the 69 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 19610 has the 5th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Reading, 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 $1,418 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,960 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,350 | $1,215 – $1,485 | $978 | $1,500 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,530 | $1,377 – $1,683 | $1,114 | $1,700 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,960 | $1,764 – $2,156 | $1,418 | $2,170 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,410 | $2,169 – $2,651 | $1,744 | $2,670 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,590 | $2,331 – $2,849 | $1,877 | $2,870 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,960 needs about $78,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $102,100 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $81,700. ZIP code 19610 lies mainly in Berks County. See the Reading, 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 19610?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 19610 are $1,350 (studio), $1,530 (1 BR), $1,960 (2 BR), $2,410 (3 BR) and $2,590 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 19610?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 19610 that range is $1,764 to $2,156 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 19610?
The FY2026 income limits of the Reading, PA area apply: median family income $102,100, low-income (80%) limit $81,700 for a family of four.