Centre 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 | $1,187/mo | $1,068 – $1,306/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,194/mo | $1,075 – $1,313/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,406/mo | $1,265 – $1,547/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,760/mo | $1,584 – $1,936/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,862/mo | $1,676 – $2,048/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Centre County, PA (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Centre County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Centre County
- Centre County Housing Authority
121 Beaver Farm Ln, Bellefonte, PA, 16823 · 8143556965
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Centre 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 | $41,450 |
| 2 people | $47,350 |
| 3 people | $53,250 |
| 4 people | $59,150 |
| 5 people | $63,900 |
| 6 people | $68,650 |
| 7 people | $73,350 |
| 8 people | $78,100 |
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 Centre 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.
EVERGREEN HEIGHTS
101 BOTTLEBRUSH CT, STATE COLLEGE, PA, 16801-74220 income-restricted units of 40 total20 1BR, 20 2BRBuilt 20234% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053CHERRY LANE APARTMENTS
102 W CHERRY LN, STATE COLLEGE, PA, 16803-295018 income-restricted units4 1BR, 10 2BR, 4 3BRBuilt 20224% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052STONEBRIDGE SENIOR HOUSING II
1682 BRISTOL AVE, STATE COLLEGE, PA, 16803-230550 income-restricted units16 1BR, 34 2BRBuilt 20204% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050WESTMINSTER PL @ WINDY HILL II
245 DOGWOOD DR, PHILIPSBURG, PA, 16866-198240 income-restricted units of 48 total37 1BR, 11 2BRBuilt 20184% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048PLEASANT POINTE
GREENSBORO CIR, STATE COLLEGE, PA, 16801-000048 income-restricted units6 1BR, 24 2BR, 18 3BRBuilt 2018Compliance through ~2048PLEASANT HILLS APTS PHASE II
300-400 KIARA LN, PLEASANT GAP, PA, 16823-965840 income-restricted units20 2BR, 20 3BRBuilt 20174% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047ATHERTON PLACE
1311 S ATHERTON ST, STATE COLLEGE, PA, 16801-628112 income-restricted units12 2BRBuilt 20164% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046BELLEFONTE MEWS
207 S ALLEGHENY ST, BELLEFONTE, PA, 16823-193732 income-restricted units9 1BR, 15 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20164% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046STONEBRIDGE SENIOR
1680 BRISTOL AVE, STATE COLLEGE, PA, 16801-320258 income-restricted units24 1BR, 34 2BRBuilt 20154% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045GOVERNORS GATE APTS
405 GOVERNORS PARK RD, BELLEFONTE, PA, 16823-254166 income-restricted units30 1BR, 36 2BRBuilt 20154% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045LIMEROCK COURT
234 LIMEROCK TERR, STATE COLLEGE, PA, 16801-724036 income-restricted units17 2BR, 19 3BRBuilt 20134% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043BEAVER HEIGHTS
200 BEAVER FARM LN, BELLEFONTE, PA, 1682340 income-restricted units9 2BR, 24 3BR, 7 4BR+Built 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041WESTMINSTER PLACE@WINDY HILL
225 DOGWOOD DR, PHILIPSBURG, PA, 1686630 income-restricted units of 36 total24 1BR, 12 2BRBuilt 20104% LIHTCCompliance through ~2040FOX HILL SENIOR APTS PHASE II
101 ROCKRIMMON DR, BELLEFONTE, PA, 1682348 income-restricted units34 1BR, 14 2BRBuilt 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038TERRA SYLVAN
101 TERRA SYLVAN LN, BELLEFONTE, PA, 1682320 income-restricted units4 1BR, 12 2BR, 4 3BRBuilt 20049% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034WAUPELANI HEIGHTS APTS
460 WAUPELANI DR, STATE COLLEGE, PA, 1680134 income-restricted units24 2BR, 10 3BRBuilt 20039% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033PLEASANT HILLS APTS
100 N DANIELLE DR, PLEASANT GAP, PA, 1682340 income-restricted units20 2BR, 20 3BRBuilt 20029% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032PHILIPSBURG COURT
103 N SECOND ST, PHILIPSBURG, PA, 1686616 income-restricted units8 1BR, 8 2BRBuilt 20019% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031ASHWORTH WOODS II
724 ASHWORTH LN, BOALSBURG, PA, 1682724 income-restricted units24 4BR+Built 20019% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031ASHWORTH WOODS
860 ASHWORTH LN, BOALSBURG, PA, 1682760 income-restricted units60 4BR+Built 19989% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028BEAVER COURT APTS
120 E BEAVER AVE, STATE COLLEGE, PA, 1680189 income-restricted units8 studio, 80 1BR, 1 2BRBuilt 19949% LIHTCCompliance through ~2024SYLVAN VIEW
1510 MARTIN ST, STATE COLLEGE, PA, 1680349 income-restricted units49 3BRBuilt 19949% 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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