Cumberland 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 | $1,058/mo | $952 – $1,164/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,212/mo | $1,091 – $1,333/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,493/mo | $1,344 – $1,642/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,920/mo | $1,728 – $2,112/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,977/mo | $1,779 – $2,175/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Cumberland County, PA (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Cumberland County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Cumberland County
- Housing Authority of the County of Cumberland
114 N Hanover St, Carlisle, PA, 17013 · 7172490789
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Cumberland 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 | $38,300 |
| 2 people | $43,750 |
| 3 people | $49,200 |
| 4 people | $54,650 |
| 5 people | $59,050 |
| 6 people | $63,400 |
| 7 people | $67,800 |
| 8 people | $72,150 |
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 Cumberland 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.
CITRUS GROVE SENIOR LIVING
18 E ORANGE ST, SHIPPENSBURG, PA, 17257-19020 income-restricted units of 40 total36 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 20244% LIHTCCompliance through ~2054POINT AT SPORTING HILL (THE)
100 N SPORTING HILL RD, MECHANICSBURG, PA, 17050-302539 income-restricted units28 1BR, 3 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20234% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053RIVERTON WOODS
400 N 12TH ST, LEMOYNE, PA, 17403-143940 income-restricted units38 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 20234% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053CARLISLE VETERANS HOUSING
270 B ST, CARLISLE, PA, 1701342 income-restricted units14 1BR, 12 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20204% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050TOWNHOMES @ FACTORY SQ (THE)
238 C ST, CARLISLE, PA, 17013-184752 income-restricted units18 2BR, 34 3BRBuilt 20184% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048HISTORIC MOLLY PITCHER PH II
11-15 S HANOVER ST, CARLISLE, PA, 17013-44458 income-restricted units6 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 20154% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045SHEPHERDS CROSSING
201 LAMBS GAP RD, MECHANICSBURG, PA, 17050-230635 income-restricted units5 1BR, 6 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20154% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045- 58 income-restricted units33 2BR, 21 3BR, 4 4BR+Built 20154% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045
CROSSROADS (THE)
2141 CEDAR RUN DR, CAMP HILL, PA, 17011-740819 income-restricted units14 2BR, 5 3BRBuilt 20134% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043NEW CUMBERLAND SENIOR HOUSING
202 THIRD ST, NEW CUMBERLAND, PA, 1707010 income-restricted units10 1BRBuilt 20114% LIHTCCompliance through ~2041ENOLA SROS
400 S ENOLA DR, ENOLA, PA, 170256 income-restricted units5 studio, 1 1BRBuilt 20094% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039HANOVER STREET SENIOR APTS
15 S HANOVER ST, CARLISLE, PA, 170139 income-restricted units6 1BR, 3 2BRBuilt 20074% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037GENEVA GREENS APTS
500 GENEVA DR, MECHANICSBURG, PA, 1705564 income-restricted units31 2BR, 33 3BRBuilt 20064% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036ENOLA COMMONS SENIOR APTS
16 S ENOLA DR, ENOLA, PA, 1702550 income-restricted units40 1BR, 10 2BRBuilt 20049% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034SILVER SPRING GARDENS
66 ASHBURG DR, MECHANICSBURG, PA, 1705059 income-restricted units47 1BR, 12 2BRBuilt 20049% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034EAST GATE APTS
35 EASTGATE DR, CARLISLE, PA, 1701540 income-restricted units40 1BRBuilt 20019% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031SILVER SPRING COURTYARDS
43 ASHBURG DR, MECHANICSBURG, PA, 1705055 income-restricted units42 1BR, 13 2BRBuilt 20019% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031BRETHREN HOUSE
51 W SIMPSON ST, MECHANICSBURG, PA, 170555 income-restricted units5 1BRBuilt 19994% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029COTTAGES OF SHIPPENSBURG
300 DWELLING CT, SHIPPENSBURG, PA, 17257120 income-restricted units120 2BRBuilt 19994% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029NEW VISIONS - SHIPPENSBURG
7 E ORANGE ST, SHIPPENSBURG, PA, 1725710 income-restricted units10 studioBuilt 19994% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029ROTH VILLAGE
62 VILLAGE CT, MECHANICSBURG, PA, 1705061 income-restricted units53 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 19989% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028STEVENS AFFORDABLE HOUSING
65 W LOUTHER ST, CARLISLE, PA, 1701317 income-restricted units1 studio, 9 1BR, 7 2BRBuilt 19979% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027AMERICAN HOUSE APTS
26 N MARKET ST, MECHANICSBURG, PA, 1705516 income-restricted units16 1BRBuilt 19969% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026MIDDLESEX APTS
371 ARMY HERITAGE DR, CARLISLE, PA, 1701319 income-restricted units2 studio, 17 1BRBuilt 19959% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025
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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