HUD Fair Market Rent · FY 2027 · Effective Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027
Fair Market Rent in Somerset County, Pennsylvania (FY 2027)
HUD's FY 2027 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom in Somerset 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
+4.2% 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
64th 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 | $749 | $674–$824 | $29,960 | $14.40/hr | -9.8% |
| 1 bedroom | $848 | $763–$933 | $33,920 | $16.31/hr | +1.6% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,014 | $913–$1,115 | $40,560 | $19.50/hr | +4.2% |
| 3 bedroom | $1,343 | $1,209–$1,477 | $53,720 | $25.83/hr | +2.8% |
| 4 bedroom | $1,559 | $1,403–$1,715 | $62,360 | $29.98/hr | +6.1% |
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 | $1,793 | $1,614–$1,972 |
| 6 bedroom Estimate | $2,027 | $1,824–$2,230 |
| 7 bedroom Estimate | $2,261 | $2,035–$2,487 |
| 8 bedroom Estimate | $2,494 | $2,245–$2,743 |
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 Somerset 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 ($973) 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 | $587 | $591 | $714 | $960 | $1,067 | — |
| FY 2021 | $597 | $600 | $724 | $957 | $1,096 | +1.4% |
| FY 2022 | $629 | $633 | $757 | $1,015 | $1,163 | +4.6% |
| FY 2023 | $699 | $703 | $821 | $1,116 | $1,220 | +8.5% |
| FY 2024 | $728 | $732 | $845 | $1,158 | $1,235 | +2.9% |
| FY 2025 | $783 | $788 | $908 | $1,227 | $1,320 | +7.5% |
| FY 2026 | $830 | $835 | $973 | $1,307 | $1,469 | +7.2% |
| FY 2027In effect | $749 | $848 | $1,014 | $1,343 | $1,559 | +4.2% |
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 Somerset, that runs from $749 for a studio up to $1,559 for four bedrooms, all five rates in the table above.
Because Somerset 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, Somerset included.
Among Pennsylvania's 67 counties, Somerset ranks 64th 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 72,799 people live here, 37th 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 15485 (Ursina) and $1,470 in 15562 (Springs), with the 40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15411 | Addison | $1,180 | +16.4% |
| 15424 | Confluence | $1,070 | +5.5% |
| 15485 | Ursina | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 15501 | Somerset | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 15502 | Hidden Valley | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 15510 | Somerset | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 15520 | Acosta | $1,110 | +9.5% |
| 15530 | Berlin | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 15531 | Boswell | $1,170 | +15.4% |
| 15532 | Boynton | $1,040 | +2.6% |
| 15538 | Fairhope | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 15540 | Fort Hill | $1,060 | +4.5% |
| 15541 | Friedens | $1,130 | +11.4% |
| 15542 | Garrett | $1,140 | +12.4% |
| 15544 | Gray | $1,170 | +15.4% |
| 15546 | Jenners | $1,050 | +3.6% |
| 15547 | Jennerstown | $1,060 | +4.5% |
| 15548 | Kantner | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 15549 | Listie | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 15551 | Markleton | $1,030 | +1.6% |
| 15552 | Meyersdale | $1,030 | +1.6% |
| 15553 | New Baltimore | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 15555 | Quecreek | $1,030 | +1.6% |
| 15557 | Rockwood | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 15558 | Salisbury | $1,040 | +2.6% |
| 15560 | Shanksville | $1,070 | +5.5% |
| 15561 | Sipesville | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 15562 | Springs | $1,470 | +45.0% |
| 15563 | Stoystown | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 15564 | Wellersburg | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 15565 | West Salisbury | $1,120 | +10.5% |
| 15924 | Cairnbrook | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 15926 | Central City | $1,110 | +9.5% |
| 15928 | Davidsville | $1,050 | +3.6% |
| 15935 | Hollsopple | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 15936 | Hooversville | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 15937 | Jerome | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 15953 | Seanor | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 15959 | Tire Hill | $1,010 | -0.4% |
| 15963 | Windber | $1,010 | -0.4% |
Nearby counties
Two-bedroom FMR, with how each compares to Somerset.
Bedford County
32 mi · 47,513 people
$1,014
same rate
Westmoreland County
34 mi · 352,500 people
$1,389
+37%
Cambria County
37 mi · 131,538 people
$1,014
same rate
Fayette County
38 mi · 125,997 people
$1,389
+37%
Blair County
45 mi · 121,277 people
$1,151
+14%
Indiana County
45 mi · 83,042 people
$1,014
same rate
Fulton County
51 mi · 14,531 people
$1,014
same rate
Allegheny County
59 mi · 1,238,177 people
$1,389
+37%
Questions people ask
$1,014 a month for FY 2027, which runs October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. The other rates are $749 for a studio, $848 for one bedroom, $1,343 for three and $1,559 for four.
Tools for this county
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