Fair Market Rents: Wayne County, PA (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Wayne County set the ceiling for what Housing Choice Vouchers pay locally. FMR equals the estimated 40th-percentile gross rent — shelter plus utilities — for modest, non-luxury units.
| Unit size | FY2026 FMR | PA median* |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-BR) | $824/mo | $830 (-1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $927/mo | $941 (-1%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,132/mo | $1,138 (-1%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,417/mo | $1,431 (-1%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $1,899/mo | $1,683 (+13%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in PA. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Wayne County
- Your housing authority sets payment standards per bedroom, typically 90–110% of these figures. How payment standards work →
- You may rent above the standard by paying the difference, subject to a 40%-of-income cap at lease-up.
- In high-cost pockets, ask about exception standards or Small Area FMRs by ZIP code.
Subsidized housing in Wayne County
We track 6 assisted properties countywide: