HUD Fair Market Rent · FY 2027 · Effective Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027
Fair Market Rent in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania (FY 2027)
HUD's FY 2027 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom in Clearfield County is $1,014 a month. That's the number the housing authority starts from when it sets Section 8 payment standards here.
Two-bedroom FMR
$1,014
+4.0% from FY 2026
Payment standard
$913–$1,115
90% to 110% of the FMR, two-bedroom
Income to afford
$40,560
a year, with rent at 30% of income
Rank in Pennsylvania
50th of 67
by two-bedroom FMR, highest first
FY 2027 Fair Market Rents
Payment standard is the 90% to 110% band a housing authority can set. Income needed puts rent at 30% of gross income, and the hourly wage assumes a 40-hour week.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard | Income needed | Hourly wage | vs FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $728 | $655–$801 | $29,120 | $14.00/hr | +1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | $802 | $722–$882 | $32,080 | $15.42/hr | +3.0% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,014 | $913–$1,115 | $40,560 | $19.50/hr | +4.0% |
| 3 bedroom | $1,328 | $1,195–$1,461 | $53,120 | $25.54/hr | +3.0% |
| 4 bedroom | $1,333 | $1,200–$1,466 | $53,320 | $25.63/hr | +3.1% |
Five to eight bedrooms (PropMetrics estimates)
HUD stops at four bedrooms. These add 15% of the four-bedroom rent per extra bedroom. It's our estimate, not a HUD number.
| Bedrooms | Estimated FMR | Payment standard |
|---|---|---|
| 5 bedroom Estimate | $1,533 | $1,380–$1,686 |
| 6 bedroom Estimate | $1,733 | $1,560–$1,906 |
| 7 bedroom Estimate | $1,933 | $1,740–$2,126 |
| 8 bedroom Estimate | $2,133 | $1,920–$2,346 |
Source: HUD Office of Policy Development and Research, FY 2027 Fair Market Rents. Rents include utilities. huduser.gov
Market check
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What a voucher pays here
The voucher doesn't pay the FMR itself. It pays the payment standard. Housing authorities set it anywhere from 90% to 110% of FMR, which puts a two-bedroom standard in Clearfield somewhere between $913 and $1,115. The tenant pays roughly 30% of their income, the voucher covers the rest up to the standard, and the PHA won't approve a rent above what comparable unassisted units get.
$1,014 a month is affordable, by HUD's 30% rule, on an income of roughly $40,560 a year. Put another way, $20 an hour full time.
Worked example for a two-bedroom renting at the payment standard. The tenant pays 30% of monthly income and the voucher covers the rest.
| Monthly household income | Tenant pays (30%) | Voucher pays at 90%$913 | Voucher pays at 100%$1,014 | Voucher pays at 110%$1,115 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,500 | $750 | $163 | $264 | $365 |
| $4,000 | $1,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Rate history
The two-bedroom rate went up 4% from FY 2026 ($975) to FY 2027 ($1,014). Since FY 2020 it's up 42% in total, about 5.1% a year. The Pennsylvania median held flat over the same year.
| Fiscal year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR | 2BR change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $505 | $582 | $714 | $930 | $1,081 | — |
| FY 2021 | $512 | $583 | $724 | $938 | $1,095 | +1.4% |
| FY 2022 | $542 | $611 | $757 | $997 | $1,148 | +4.6% |
| FY 2023 | $589 | $662 | $821 | $1,092 | $1,220 | +8.5% |
| FY 2024 | $614 | $681 | $845 | $1,150 | $1,190 | +2.9% |
| FY 2025 | $681 | $729 | $908 | $1,246 | $1,252 | +7.5% |
| FY 2026 | $721 | $779 | $975 | $1,289 | $1,293 | +7.4% |
| FY 2027In effect | $728 | $802 | $1,014 | $1,328 | $1,333 | +4.0% |
About this rate
Fair Market Rent is HUD's estimate of what a modest, decent unit rents for in an area, utilities included. It's set once a year and runs October to September. For FY 2027 that's October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. In Clearfield, that runs from $728 for a studio up to $1,333 for four bedrooms, all five rates in the table above.
Because Clearfield sits outside any HUD metro area, its rate is a county-wide figure built from local rents. One number covers every address in the county, Houtzdale included.
Among Pennsylvania's 67 counties, Clearfield ranks 50th for two-bedroom FMR. That's about 11% below the state median of $1,136 and about 5% below the national median county at $1,063. About 78,635 people live here, 36th in the state.
Rates by ZIP code
Zoom in and the picture changes. HUD's Small Area FMRs put a two-bedroom at $1,010 in 15753 (La Jose) and $1,470 in 16620 (Brisbin), with the 47 ZIP codes in between. Housing authorities in HUD-designated metros use those ZIP rates instead of the county rate. Everywhere else the ZIP numbers show where rents actually sit, and the county rate stays the official standard.
| ZIP | City | 2BR rate | vs county |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15721 | Burnside | $1,080 | +6.5% |
| 15753 | La Jose | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 15757 | Mahaffey | $1,130 | +11.4% |
| 15801 | Du Bois | $1,060 | +4.5% |
| 15848 | Luthersburg | $1,230 | +21.3% |
| 15849 | Penfield | $1,270 | +25.2% |
| 15856 | Rockton | $1,180 | +16.4% |
| 15866 | Troutville | $1,070 | +5.5% |
| 16616 | Beccaria | $1,130 | +11.4% |
| 16620 | Brisbin | $1,470 | +45.0% |
| 16627 | Coalport | $1,130 | +11.4% |
| 16645 | Glen Hope | $1,060 | +4.5% |
| 16651 | Houtzdale | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 16656 | Irvona | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 16661 | Madera | $1,050 | +3.6% |
| 16663 | Morann | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 16666 | Osceola Mills | $1,270 | +25.2% |
| 16671 | Ramey | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 16680 | Smithmill | $1,020 | +0.6% |
| 16681 | Smokerun | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 16692 | Westover | $1,070 | +5.5% |
| 16698 | Houtzdale | $1,014County rate | — |
| 16821 | Allport | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 16825 | Bigler | $1,150 | +13.4% |
| 16830 | Clearfield | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 16833 | Curwensville | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 16834 | Drifting | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 16836 | Frenchville | $1,130 | +11.4% |
| 16837 | Glen Richey | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 16838 | Grampian | $1,070 | +5.5% |
| 16839 | Grassflat | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 16840 | Hawk Run | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 16843 | Hyde | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 16845 | Karthaus | $1,270 | +25.2% |
| 16847 | Kylertown | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 16849 | Lanse | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 16850 | Lecontes Mills | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 16855 | Mineral Springs | $1,150 | +13.4% |
| 16858 | Morrisdale | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 16860 | Munson | $1,360 | +34.1% |
Nearby counties
Two-bedroom FMR, with how each compares to Clearfield.
Elk County
32 mi · 30,506 people
$1,014
same rate
Centre County
33 mi · 158,576 people
$1,537
+52%
Jefferson County
33 mi · 43,864 people
$1,014
same rate
Blair County
35 mi · 121,277 people
$1,151
+14%
Cameron County
35 mi · 4,427 people
$1,014
same rate
Cambria County
36 mi · 131,538 people
$1,014
same rate
Indiana County
41 mi · 83,042 people
$1,014
same rate
Huntingdon County
46 mi · 43,653 people
$1,014
same rate
Questions people ask
$1,014 a month for FY 2027, which runs October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. The other rates are $728 for a studio, $802 for one bedroom, $1,328 for three and $1,333 for four.
Tools for this county
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