Columbia 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 | $786/mo | $707 – $865/mo |
| 1 BR | $941/mo | $847 – $1,035/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,140/mo | $1,026 – $1,254/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,367/mo | $1,230 – $1,504/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,572/mo | $1,415 – $1,729/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Columbia County, PA (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Columbia County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Columbia County
- Columbia County Housing Authority
160 W 6th St Ste 101, Bloomsburg, PA, 17815 · 5703944633
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Columbia 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 | $31,800 |
| 2 people | $36,350 |
| 3 people | $40,900 |
| 4 people | $45,400 |
| 5 people | $49,050 |
| 6 people | $52,700 |
| 7 people | $56,300 |
| 8 people | $59,950 |
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 Columbia 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.
MULBERRY MILL APARTMENTS
160 W 6TH ST, BLOOMSBURG, PA, 17815-22100 income-restricted units of 44 total40 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 20234% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053LASALLE BLUEPRINT RENEWAL
SCATTERED SITES, BERWICK, PA, 18603-290924 income-restricted units7 2BR, 17 3BRBuilt 20184% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048- 40 income-restricted units36 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 20164% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046
WESTMINSTER PLACE@ BLOOMSBURG
100 WESTMINSTER DR, BLOOMSBURG, PA, 1781536 income-restricted units27 1BR, 9 2BRBuilt 20114% LIHTCCompliance through ~2041TRINITY HOUSE
101 E THIRD ST, BLOOMSBURG, PA, 1781511 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041CLOVER HILL ESTATES
40 CLOVERLEAF LN, BERWICK, PA, 1860324 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2010Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2040TENNY STREET APTS
355 TENNY ST, BLOOMSBURG, PA, 1781521 income-restricted units21 1BRBuilt 20074% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037CENTRAL COURT APTS
160 CENTRAL RD, BLOOMSBURG, PA, 178158 income-restricted units1 1BR, 5 2BR, 2 3BRBuilt 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037MONROE ESTATES
1010 MONROE ST, BERWICK, PA, 1860324 income-restricted units24 1BRBuilt 20064% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036BENTON ELDERLY
254 BENTON MANOR DR, BENTON, PA, 1781411 income-restricted units11 1BRBuilt 20039% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033SPRING GARDEN TERRACE
1501 SPRING GARDEN AVE, BERWICK, PA, 1860324 income-restricted units24 1BRBuilt 20029% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032SCOTT ELDERLY
2217 THIRD ST, BLOOMSBURG, PA, 1781524 income-restricted units24 1BRBuilt 20019% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031ANTHONY COURT
345 IRON ST, BLOOMSBURG, PA, 1781524 income-restricted units24 1BRBuilt 19979% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027SCHAIN BUILDING
141 W FRONT ST, BERWICK, PA, 1860324 income-restricted units17 1BR, 7 2BRBuilt 19954% + 9% 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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