Cambria County, PA
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $840/mo | $756 – $924/mo |
| 1 BR | $846/mo | $761 – $931/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,035/mo | $932 – $1,139/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,431/mo | $1,288 – $1,574/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,484/mo | $1,336 – $1,632/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Cambria County, PA (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Cambria County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Cambria County
- JOHNSTOWN HOUSING AUTHORITY
PO Box 419, Johnstown, PA, 15907 · 8145357771
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Cambria County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $30,200 |
| 2 people | $34,500 |
| 3 people | $38,800 |
| 4 people | $43,100 |
| 5 people | $46,550 |
| 6 people | $50,000 |
| 7 people | $53,450 |
| 8 people | $56,900 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Cambria County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
ROXBURY PLACE
1308 FRANKLIN ST, JOHNSTOWN, PA, 15905-461743 income-restricted units32 1BR, 11 2BRBuilt 20194% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049CROSSROADS MEADOW
112 MCCONAHY WAY, EBENSBURG, PA, 1593150 income-restricted units8 1BR, 24 2BR, 18 3BRBuilt 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037CHANDLER SCHOOL APTS
280 GARFIELD ST, JOHNSTOWN, PA, 1590623 income-restricted units15 1BR, 8 2BRBuilt 20049% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034CRAWFORD COMMONS
2015 CRAWFORD AVE, NORTHERN CAMBRIA, PA, 1571411 income-restricted units11 1BRBuilt 19969% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026PATTON TERRACE COMMONS
673 MURRAY AVE, PATTON, PA, 1666859 income-restricted units8 1BR, 45 2BR, 6 3BRBuilt 19944% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2024
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
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