Washington 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 | $1,001/mo | $901 – $1,101/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,077/mo | $969 – $1,185/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,299/mo | $1,169 – $1,429/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,661/mo | $1,495 – $1,827/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,789/mo | $1,610 – $1,968/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Washington County, PA (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Washington County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Washington County
- WASHINGTON COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
100 S Franklin St, Washington, PA, 15301 · 7242286060
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Washington 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 | $38,650 |
| 2 people | $44,200 |
| 3 people | $49,700 |
| 4 people | $55,200 |
| 5 people | $59,650 |
| 6 people | $64,050 |
| 7 people | $68,450 |
| 8 people | $72,900 |
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 Washington 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.
CANONSBURG SENIOR LOFTS
803 1ST ST, CANONSBURG, PA, 15317-196942 income-restricted units of 50 total42 1BR, 8 2BRBuilt 20224% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052DONORA TOWERS
685 MELDON AVE, DONORA, PA, 15033-1072104 income-restricted units100 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 20229% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052BENTLEYVILLE PRESERVATION
507 OLD WEST RD, BENTLEYVILLE, PA, 15314-1560101 income-restricted units of 102 total20 1BR, 58 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20204% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050WASHINGTON TRUST BLDG (ANNEX)
30 E BEAU ST, WASHINGTON, PA, 15301-680124 income-restricted units24 1BRBuilt 20184% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048BURKETT PLACE
29 BURKETT LN, WASHINGTON, PA, 15301-968148 income-restricted units24 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20174% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047CLAYSVILLE ELDERLY HOUSING
103 GREEN ST, CLAYSVILLE, PA, 1532324 income-restricted units24 1BRBuilt 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037BURGETTSTOWN ELDERLY APT
100 HIGHRISE WAY, BURGETTSTOWN, PA, 1502124 income-restricted units24 1BRBuilt 20064% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036- 40 income-restricted units32 1BR, 8 2BRBuilt 20039% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033
FIFTH STREET PLACE
207 FIFTH ST, CHARLEROI, PA, 1502212 income-restricted units12 1BRBuilt 20029% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032NEW EAGLE
110 CHESS ST, NEW EAGLE, PA, 1506742 income-restricted units42 1BRBuilt 20029% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032CANON APTS
1 W COLLEGE ST, CANONSBURG, PA, 1531742 income-restricted units42 1BRBuilt 19989% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028WEST PROSPECT PLACE APTS
38 W PROSPECT AVE, WASHINGTON, PA, 153015 income-restricted units2 1BR, 3 2BRBuilt 19989% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028CREST AVENUE APTS
500 CREST AVE, CHARLEROI, PA, 1502242 income-restricted units42 1BRBuilt 19969% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026CENTURY PLAZA APTS
1880 W CHESTNUT ST, WASHINGTON, PA, 1530165 income-restricted units2 studio, 63 1BRBuilt 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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