Lackawanna 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 | $863/mo | $777 – $949/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,028/mo | $925 – $1,131/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,252/mo | $1,127 – $1,377/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,631/mo | $1,468 – $1,794/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,766/mo | $1,589 – $1,943/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Lackawanna County, PA (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Lackawanna County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authorities serving Lackawanna County
This county is served by 3 housing authorities. Each may have its own waiting list, payment standards, and application requirements.
- The Housing Auth of the City of Carbondale
2 John St, Carbondale, PA, 18407 · 5702820280
- Lackawanna County Housing Authority
2019 W Pine St, Dunmore, PA, 18512 · 5703427629
- Scranton Housing Authority
400 Adams Ave, Scranton, PA, 18510 · 5703484401
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Lackawanna 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 | $32,200 |
| 2 people | $36,800 |
| 3 people | $41,400 |
| 4 people | $46,000 |
| 5 people | $49,700 |
| 6 people | $53,400 |
| 7 people | $57,050 |
| 8 people | $60,750 |
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 Lackawanna 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.
SCRANTON SQUARE
1730 DICKSON AVE, SCRANTON, PA, 18509-183536 income-restricted units32 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 20244% LIHTCCompliance through ~2054- 36 income-restricted units12 1BR, 12 2BR, 8 3BR, 4 4BR+Built 20204% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050
ACADEMY II
202 ACADEMY ST, MOSCOW, PA, 18644-906948 income-restricted units44 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 20184% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048ST MICHAELS ON THE HILL
321 2ND AVE, JESSUP, PA, 18434-101931 income-restricted units30 1BR, 1 2BRBuilt 20164% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046GOODWILL AT NORTH
1539 N MAIN AVE, SCRANTON, PA, 18508-184858 income-restricted units52 1BR, 6 2BRBuilt 20154% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI COMMONS
504 PENN AVE, SCRANTON, PA, 18509-311630 income-restricted units30 studioBuilt 20144% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044- 30 income-restricted units14 1BR, 7 2BR, 9 3BRBuilt 20144% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044
JESSUP REVITALIZATION
90 LAWLER DR, JESSUP, PA, 18434-195176 income-restricted units24 1BR, 28 2BR, 19 3BR, 5 4BR+Built 20134% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043LAUREL WOODS
3009 AZALEA WAY, SCRANTON, PA, 18505-292159 income-restricted units32 2BR, 27 3BRBuilt 20134% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043BEDFORD TOWERS APTS
400 BEDFORD ST, CLARKS SUMMIT, PA, 18411114 income-restricted units of 115 total110 1BR, 5 2BRBuilt 20119% LIHTCCompliance through ~2041HARRIET BEECHER STOWE
830 CROWN AVE, SCRANTON, PA, 1850518 income-restricted units2 1BR, 8 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20094% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039SKYVIEW PARK APTS
43 CROWN CIR DR, SCRANTON, PA, 18505188 income-restricted units50 1BR, 91 2BR, 47 3BRBuilt 20094% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039JESSUP SENIOR HOUSING
310 CHURCH ST, JESSUP, PA, 1843421 income-restricted units19 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038DUNMORE SENIOR HOUSING
5 KNOX RD, SCRANTON, PA, 1850560 income-restricted units50 1BR, 10 2BRBuilt 20029% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032OLYPHANT SENIOR HOUSING
211 SUSQUEHANNA AVE, OLYPHANT, PA, 1844743 income-restricted units3 studio, 35 1BR, 5 2BRBuilt 19999% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029FLORENCE APTS
643 ADAMS AVE, SCRANTON, PA, 1851030 income-restricted units5 1BR, 22 2BR, 3 3BRBuilt 19989% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028GOODWILL NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDEN
600 BEECH ST, SCRANTON, PA, 1850536 income-restricted units26 1BR, 10 2BRBuilt 19974% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027HOTEL JERMYN APTS
326 SPRUCE ST, SCRANTON, PA, 1850385 income-restricted units10 studio, 55 1BR, 20 2BRBuilt 19969% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026
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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