HUD Fair Market Rent · FY 2027 · Effective Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027
Fair Market Rent in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania (FY 2027)
HUD's FY 2027 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom in Lycoming County is $1,217 a month. That's the number the housing authority starts from when it sets Section 8 payment standards here.
Two-bedroom FMR
$1,217
+1.8% from FY 2026
Payment standard
$1,095–$1,339
90% to 110% of the FMR, two-bedroom
Income to afford
$48,680
a year, with rent at 30% of income
Rank in Pennsylvania
31st 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 | $847 | $762–$932 | $33,880 | $16.29/hr | +2.8% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,005 | $905–$1,106 | $40,200 | $19.33/hr | +1.0% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,217 | $1,095–$1,339 | $48,680 | $23.40/hr | +1.8% |
| 3 bedroom | $1,623 | $1,461–$1,785 | $64,920 | $31.21/hr | +2.3% |
| 4 bedroom | $1,792 | $1,613–$1,971 | $71,680 | $34.46/hr | +3.2% |
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 | $2,061 | $1,855–$2,267 |
| 6 bedroom Estimate | $2,330 | $2,097–$2,563 |
| 7 bedroom Estimate | $2,598 | $2,338–$2,858 |
| 8 bedroom Estimate | $2,867 | $2,580–$3,154 |
Source: HUD Office of Policy Development and Research, FY 2027 Fair Market Rents. Rents include utilities. huduser.gov
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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 Lycoming somewhere between $1,095 and $1,339. 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.
$1,217 a month is affordable, by HUD's 30% rule, on an income of roughly $48,680 a year. Put another way, $23 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%$1,095 | Voucher pays at 100%$1,217 | Voucher pays at 110%$1,339 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,500 | $750 | $345 | $467 | $589 |
| $4,000 | $1,200 | $0 | $17 | $139 |
Rate history
The two-bedroom rate went up 2% from FY 2026 ($1,195) to FY 2027 ($1,217). Since FY 2020 it's up 48% in total, about 5.7% 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 | $654 | $658 | $823 | $1,104 | $1,122 | — |
| FY 2021 | $684 | $688 | $863 | $1,141 | $1,170 | +4.9% |
| FY 2022 | $709 | $713 | $885 | $1,137 | $1,200 | +2.5% |
| FY 2023 | $726 | $799 | $968 | $1,246 | $1,339 | +9.4% |
| FY 2024 | $756 | $902 | $1,082 | $1,396 | $1,559 | +11.8% |
| FY 2025 | $771 | $943 | $1,125 | $1,477 | $1,629 | +4.0% |
| FY 2026 | $824 | $995 | $1,195 | $1,586 | $1,737 | +6.2% |
| FY 2027In effect | $847 | $1,005 | $1,217 | $1,623 | $1,792 | +1.8% |
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 Lycoming, that runs from $847 for a studio up to $1,792 for four bedrooms, all five rates in the table above.
Lycoming is its own HUD metro area (Williamsport, PA), so the rate here is set from rents inside the county rather than a wider region.
Among Pennsylvania's 67 counties, Lycoming ranks 31st for two-bedroom FMR. That's about 7% above the state median of $1,136 and about 14% above the national median county at $1,063. About 113,489 people live here, 29th in the state.
Rates by ZIP code
Zoom in and the picture changes. HUD's Small Area FMRs put a two-bedroom at $1,080 in 17720 (Antes Fort) and $1,340 in 17752 (Montgomery), with the 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17701 | Williamsport | $1,260 | +3.5% |
| 17702 | Williamsport | $1,300 | +6.8% |
| 17703 | Williamsport | $1,220 | +0.2% |
| 17705 | Williamsport | $1,217County rate | — |
| 17720 | Antes Fort | $1,080 | -11.3% |
| 17723 | Jersey Shore | $1,220 | +0.2% |
| 17727 | Cedar Run | $1,220 | +0.2% |
| 17728 | Cogan Station | $1,080 | -11.3% |
| 17737 | Hughesville | $1,150 | -5.5% |
| 17739 | Jersey Mills | $1,220 | +0.2% |
| 17740 | Jersey Shore | $1,090 | -10.4% |
| 17742 | Lairdsville | $1,270 | +4.4% |
| 17744 | Linden | $1,240 | +1.9% |
| 17752 | Montgomery | $1,340 | +10.1% |
| 17754 | Montoursville | $1,270 | +4.4% |
| 17756 | Muncy | $1,280 | +5.2% |
| 17762 | Picture Rocks | $1,130 | -7.1% |
| 17763 | Ralston | $1,340 | +10.1% |
| 17769 | Slate Run | $1,220 | +0.2% |
| 17771 | Trout Run | $1,170 | -3.9% |
| 17774 | Unityville | $1,290 | +6.0% |
| 17776 | Waterville | $1,080 | -11.3% |
Nearby counties
Two-bedroom FMR, with how each compares to Lycoming.
Union County
25 mi · 42,456 people
$1,028
-16%
Clinton County
26 mi · 37,798 people
$1,014
-17%
Sullivan County
29 mi · 5,888 people
$1,014
-17%
Montour County
30 mi · 18,103 people
$1,436
+18%
Northumberland County
35 mi · 90,560 people
$1,014
-17%
Snyder County
36 mi · 39,668 people
$1,084
-11%
Tioga County
36 mi · 40,945 people
$1,045
-14%
Columbia County
40 mi · 65,362 people
$1,136
-7%
Questions people ask
$1,217 a month for FY 2027, which runs October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. The other rates are $847 for a studio, $1,005 for one bedroom, $1,623 for three and $1,792 for four.
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