Carbon 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 | $1,130/mo | $1,017 – $1,243/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,341/mo | $1,207 – $1,475/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,634/mo | $1,471 – $1,797/mo |
| 3 BR | $2,087/mo | $1,878 – $2,296/mo |
| 4 BR | $2,195/mo | $1,976 – $2,415/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Carbon County, PA (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Carbon County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Carbon County
- Carbon County Housing Authority
215 S 3rd St, Lehighton, PA, 18235 · 6103779375
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Carbon 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 | $36,550 |
| 2 people | $41,800 |
| 3 people | $47,000 |
| 4 people | $52,200 |
| 5 people | $56,400 |
| 6 people | $60,600 |
| 7 people | $64,750 |
| 8 people | $68,950 |
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 Carbon 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.
LEHIGH COAL & NAVIGATION BLDG
1 BROADWAY, JIM THORPE, PA, 18229-202527 income-restricted units24 1BR, 3 2BRBuilt 20174% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047WEATHERLY HOUSING
1500 EVERGREEN AVE, WEATHERLY, PA, 1825530 income-restricted units27 1BR, 3 2BRBuilt 20009% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030NESQUEHONING SCHOOL APTS
90 E CATAWISSA ST, NESQUEHONING, PA, 1824032 income-restricted units5 studio, 27 1BRBuilt 19999% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029SUMMIT HILL SCHOOL APTS
128 W HAZARD ST, SUMMIT HILL, PA, 1825024 income-restricted units12 1BR, 12 2BRBuilt 19979% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027
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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