Westmoreland 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 — Westmoreland County, PA (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Westmoreland County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Westmoreland County
- WESTMORELAND COUNTY HSG AUTHORITY
167 S Greengate Rd, Greensburg, PA, 15601 · 7248327258
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland 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.
- 47 income-restricted units43 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 20204% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050
PIONEER APARTMENTS
1015 4TH AVE, NEW KENSINGTON, PA, 15068-624636 income-restricted units15 1BR, 13 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20204% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050SCOTTDALE COURT
210, 226-232 S BROADWAY ST, SCOTTDALE, PA, 15683-211532 income-restricted units28 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 20134% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043SOUTH GREENGATE COMMONS
164 S GREENGATE RD, GREENSBURG, PA, 15601-639245 income-restricted units45 1BRBuilt 20134% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043ALLEGHENY POINTE
622 CEDAR RIDGE DR, APOLLO, PA, 1561352 income-restricted units52 2BRBuilt 20104% LIHTCCompliance through ~2040RIDGE AVENUE SENIOR APTS
358 RIDGE AVE, NEW KENSINGTON, PA, 1506840 income-restricted units25 1BR, 15 2BRBuilt 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038WALKERS RIDGE
5000 WALKERS TRAIL, GREENSBURG, PA, 1560184 income-restricted units56 2BR, 28 3BRBuilt 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038SLOPE HILL TOWNHOMES
300 ALEXIS CT, MT PLEASANT, PA, 1566624 income-restricted units12 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 20069% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036EPR HOUSING
125 LLOYD AVE, LATROBE, PA, 1565018 income-restricted units3 1BR, 7 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20054% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035WESTMORELAND-SOUTH HOUSING
420 REED AVE, MONESSEN, PA, 1506210 income-restricted units10 3BRBuilt 20029% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032SHANER HEIGHTS TOWNHOUSES
389 OGGS LN, IRWIN, PA, 1564211 income-restricted units10 3BR, 1 4BR+Built 19999% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029TROUTMAN BUILDING
200 S MAIN ST, GREENSBURG, PA, 1560127 income-restricted units27 1BRBuilt 19994% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029WALNUT STREET APTS
325 WALNUT AVE, GREENSBURG, PA, 1560124 income-restricted units12 1BR, 12 2BRBuilt 19979% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027MONESSEN SENIOR HOUSING
629 BRADDOCK AVE, MONESSEN, PA, 1506212 income-restricted units11 1BR, 1 2BRBuilt 19959% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025EXPORT SENIOR HOUSING
5870 KENNEDY AVE, EXPORT, PA, 1563224 income-restricted units24 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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