Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Bucks County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,860 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,605 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $35.77 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,860
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 22% more than in Pennsylvania
- Typical rent
- $1,605
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 33% more than in Pennsylvania
- Wage needed
- $35.77
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $74,400 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 48%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- About the same as in Pennsylvania
Only here
Renting in Bucks County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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At $114,764, Bucks County ranks 2nd among the 67 counties in Pennsylvania for the highest typical household income.
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At $1,605, Bucks County ranks 3rd among the 67 counties in Pennsylvania for the highest typical rent.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Bucks County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Bucks County was $2,252 a month in September 2026: 1.9% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,438 | $27.65 | $57,520 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,558 | $29.96 | $62,320 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,860 | $35.77 | $74,400 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,216 | $42.62 | $88,640 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,445 | $47.02 | $97,800 |
HUD area: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 50 ZIP codes in Bucks County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,410 in 19007 to $2,790 in 18925. 33 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,860).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 18077 | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA | $1,250 | $1,370 | $1,630 | $1,960 | $2,150 |
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| 18077 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,250 | $1,370 | $1,630 | $1,960 | $2,150 |
| 18081 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,310 | $1,510 | $1,820 | $2,270 | $2,450 |
| 18901 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,760 | $1,910 | $2,280 | $2,720 | $3,000 |
| 18902 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $2,050 | $2,220 | $2,650 | $3,160 | $3,480 |
| 18912 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,970 | $2,140 | $2,550 | $3,040 | $3,350 |
| 18913 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,930 | $2,090 | $2,490 | $2,970 | $3,270 |
| 18914 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,930 | $2,090 | $2,500 | $2,980 | $3,290 |
| 18917 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,360 | $1,470 | $1,760 | $2,100 | $2,310 |
| 18920 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,530 | $1,650 | $1,970 | $2,350 | $2,590 |
| 18921 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,390 | $1,500 | $1,790 | $2,130 | $2,350 |
| 18923 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $2,160 | $2,340 | $2,790 | $3,320 | $3,670 |
| 18925 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $2,160 | $2,340 | $2,790 | $3,320 | $3,670 |
| 18927 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,650 | $1,780 | $2,130 | $2,540 | $2,800 |
| 18929 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,770 | $1,910 | $2,290 | $2,720 | $3,010 |
| 18930 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,360 | $1,480 | $1,770 | $2,120 | $2,330 |
| 18932 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,710 | $1,850 | $2,210 | $2,630 | $2,900 |
| 18933 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,770 | $1,910 | $2,300 | $2,750 | $3,040 |
| 18935 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,410 | $1,530 | $1,830 | $2,180 | $2,410 |
| 18938 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,800 | $1,950 | $2,330 | $2,780 | $3,060 |
| 18940 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $2,130 | $2,300 | $2,750 | $3,280 | $3,610 |
| 18942 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,300 | $1,410 | $1,680 | $2,000 | $2,210 |
| 18944 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,480 | $1,600 | $1,910 | $2,280 | $2,510 |
| 18946 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $2,090 | $2,260 | $2,700 | $3,220 | $3,550 |
| 18947 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,890 | $2,040 | $2,440 | $2,910 | $3,210 |
| 18950 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,760 | $1,900 | $2,310 | $2,760 | $3,060 |
| 18951 | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA | $1,410 | $1,530 | $1,830 | $2,180 | $2,410 |
| 18951 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,410 | $1,530 | $1,830 | $2,180 | $2,410 |
| 18954 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,880 | $2,030 | $2,430 | $2,890 | $3,190 |
| 18955 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,480 | $1,600 | $1,910 | $2,280 | $2,510 |
| 18960 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,460 | $1,580 | $1,890 | $2,250 | $2,480 |
| 18962 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,470 | $1,590 | $1,900 | $2,270 | $2,500 |
| 18966 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,790 | $1,930 | $2,310 | $2,750 | $3,040 |
| 18970 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,300 | $1,410 | $1,680 | $2,000 | $2,210 |
| 18972 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,410 | $1,520 | $1,820 | $2,170 | $2,390 |
| 18974 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,450 | $1,570 | $1,880 | $2,240 | $2,470 |
| 18976 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,640 | $1,780 | $2,120 | $2,530 | $2,790 |
| 18977 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,910 | $2,080 | $2,500 | $2,990 | $3,300 |
| 18980 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $2,140 | $2,310 | $2,760 | $3,290 | $3,630 |
| 19007 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,090 | $1,180 | $1,410 | $1,680 | $1,850 |
| 19020 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,660 | $1,800 | $2,150 | $2,560 | $2,830 |
| 19021 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,300 | $1,410 | $1,680 | $2,000 | $2,210 |
| 19030 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,260 | $1,370 | $1,630 | $1,940 | $2,140 |
| 19047 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,810 | $1,960 | $2,340 | $2,790 | $3,080 |
| 19053 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,390 | $1,510 | $1,800 | $2,140 | $2,370 |
| 19054 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,530 | $1,660 | $1,980 | $2,360 | $2,600 |
| 19055 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,580 | $1,720 | $2,050 | $2,440 | $2,690 |
| 19056 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,430 | $1,550 | $1,850 | $2,200 | $2,430 |
| 19057 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,500 | $1,620 | $1,940 | $2,310 | $2,550 |
| 19067 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,570 | $1,700 | $2,030 | $2,420 | $2,670 |
- 18077 · Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA $1,630$1,960
- 18077 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $1,630$1,960
- 18081 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $1,820$2,270
- 18901 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $2,280$2,720
- 18902 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $2,650$3,160
- 18912 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $2,550$3,040
- 18913 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $2,490$2,970
- 18914 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $2,500$2,980
- 18917 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $1,760$2,100
- 18920 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $1,970$2,350
- 18921 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $1,790$2,130
- 18923 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $2,790$3,320
- 18925 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $2,790$3,320
- 18927 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $2,130$2,540
- 18929 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $2,290$2,720
- 18930 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $1,770$2,120
- 18932 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $2,210$2,630
- 18933 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $2,300$2,750
- 18935 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $1,830$2,180
- 18938 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $2,330$2,780
- 18940 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $2,750$3,280
- 18942 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $1,680$2,000
- 18944 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $1,910$2,280
- 18946 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $2,700$3,220
- 18947 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $2,440$2,910
- 18950 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $2,310$2,760
- 18951 · Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA $1,830$2,180
- 18951 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $1,830$2,180
- 18954 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $2,430$2,890
- 18955 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $1,910$2,280
- 18960 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $1,890$2,250
- 18962 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $1,900$2,270
- 18966 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $2,310$2,750
- 18970 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $1,680$2,000
- 18972 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $1,820$2,170
- 18974 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $1,880$2,240
- 18976 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $2,120$2,530
- 18977 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $2,500$2,990
- 18980 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $2,760$3,290
- 19007 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $1,410$1,680
- 19020 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $2,150$2,560
- 19021 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $1,680$2,000
- 19030 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $1,630$1,940
- 19047 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $2,340$2,790
- 19053 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $1,800$2,140
- 19054 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $1,980$2,360
- 19055 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $2,050$2,440
- 19056 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $1,850$2,200
- 19057 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $1,940$2,310
- 19067 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $2,030$2,420
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Bucks County, 48% of renter households are in that position; in Pennsylvania, 48%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
48%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
55,308 households rent in Bucks County
- Spend half or more of their income 25%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 23%
- Spend less than 30% 52%
Compared with the state and the country
- Bucks 48%
- Pennsylvania 48%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Bucks County
HUD lists 30 properties with homes for low-income households in Bucks County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 11
- HUD-assisted
- 19
2,448 homes in all; 1,832 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Country Commons HUD-assisted 3338 Richlieu Rd, Bensalem 19020 352 homes, 351 low-income · For families · (215) 639-2800
- Grundy Hall HUD-assisted 1290 Almshouse Rd, Doylestown 18901 152 low-income homes · For older adults · (215) 343-4117
- Grundy House HUD-assisted 1611 Park Ave, Quakertown 18951 152 low-income homes · For older adults · (215) 538-1220
- Galilee Village HUD-assisted 17 Penn Valley Rd, Levittown 19054 120 low-income homes · For older adults · (215) 547-5580
- Charter Arms Apartments HUD-assisted 1 Potter St, Warminster 18974 118 low-income homes · For older adults · (856) 596-3008
- Gloria Dei Plaza HUD-assisted 460 S State St, Newtown 18940 111 homes, 110 low-income · For older adults · (215) 968-7606
- Warminster Heights HUD-assisted 28 Hart St, Warminster 18974 100 low-income homes · For families
- Morrisville Presbyterian Tower HUD-assisted 1 Hillcrest Ave, Morrisville 19067 100 homes, 99 low-income · For older adults · (215) 295-8696
- Meadow Glen HUD-assisted 401 E Summit Ave, Telford 18969 91 homes, 90 low-income · For families · (215) 721-1606
- Venice Ashby HUD-assisted 5401 Beaver Dam Rd, Bristol 19007 62 low-income homes · For families · (215) 788-8519
- Cornwells Heights Elderly Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 1100 Gravel Pike, Bensalem 19020 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 60 · In service since 2006 · For older adults
- Grundy Gardens Senior Housing II Tax credit (LIHTC) 460 S Olds Blvd, Fairless Hills 19030 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 60 · In service since 2001 · For older adults
- Somerton Court Senior Tax credit (LIHTC) Somerton & Trevose RD, Bensalem 19053 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 54 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 2013 · For older adults
- Bensalem Presbyterian Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1900 Byberry Rd, Bensalem 19020 53 low-income homes · 1 bd: 51 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2000 · For older adults
- Galilee Village Plus HUD-assisted 21 Penn Valley Rd, Levittown 19054 50 low-income homes · For older adults · (215) 269-0220
- Andalusia Senior Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 1086 Bristol Pike, Bensalem 19020 36 low-income homes · 1 bd: 36 · In service since 1997 · For older adults
- Sellersville Heights HUD-assisted 100 E Ridge Ave, Sellersville 18960 60 homes, 33 low-income · For families · (215) 257-0149
- Foxwood Manor HUD-assisted 2180 New Rodgers RD, Middletown Township 19056 327 homes, 25 low-income · For families
- Penn Villa Tax credit (LIHTC) 599 Diamond St, Sellersville 18960 23 low-income homes · Studio: 23 · In service since 2011 · For people with disabilities, families
- Penn Gardens HUD-assisted 612 S Main St, Sellersville 18960 20 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (215) 257-5074
- Towpath House Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 475 N Delmorr Ave, Morrisville 19067 17 low-income homes · 2 bd: 17 · In service since 1994 · For families
- Ken-Crest Pa 2001 HUD-assisted 105 Bridle Path Ln, Feasterville Trevose 19053 13 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (610) 825-9360
- Bucks Villa, Inc. HUD-assisted 30 Old York Rd, New Hope 18938 8 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (215) 757-6916
- Co-Mans Supported Housing HUD-assisted 2222 Durham Rd, Langhorne 19047 8 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (215) 750-7526
- Co-Mans Supported Housing II HUD-assisted 5117 Leeward Rd, Bensalem 19020 5 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (215) 750-7526
- Coleman Court Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 615 Coleman Ave, Morrisville 19067 5 low-income homes · 2 bd: 3 · 3 bd: 1 · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 2001 · For families
- Edge Avenue Residences HUD-assisted 5874 Edge Ave, Bensalem 19020 2 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Foxwood Manor Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2180 Veterans Hwy, Levittown 19056 228 homes
- Bensalem Veterans Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3063 Mechanicsville RD, Bensalem 19020 40 homes
- Olde Towne Manor Samuel Peirce Tax credit (LIHTC) 109 S 6th St, Perkasie 18944 15 homes
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Bucks County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 1 agency serves in Bucks County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $25,800 | $42,950 | $68,750 |
| 2 people | $29,450 | $49,100 | $78,550 |
| 3 people | $33,150 | $55,250 | $88,350 |
| 4 people | $36,800 | $61,350 | $98,150 |
| 5 people | $39,750 | $66,300 | $106,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $71,200 | $113,900 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $76,100 | $121,750 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $81,000 | $129,600 |
Area median income: $122,700. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,294 – $1,582
- 1 bedroom $1,402 – $1,714
- 2 bedrooms $1,674 – $2,046
- 3 bedrooms $1,994 – $2,438
- 4 bedrooms $2,201 – $2,690
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Bucks County Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 4,351 vouchers (215) 348-9469 Bucks County Housing Authority: bcha@bucksha.net
Housing agencies in Pennsylvania Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Pennsylvania
What Pennsylvania law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 2 months of rent
- 68 P.S. §250.511a(a)-(b)
- When must they return my deposit?
- 30 days
- 68 P.S. §250.512(a)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 10 days
- 68 P.S. §250.501(b)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 15 days
- 68 P.S. §250.501(b)
- Only a court order can remove you68 P.S. §250.501 et seq.; 68 P.S. §399.1 et seq.
Help
Where to get help with rent in Bucks County
These HUD-approved agencies have offices in Bucks County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Credit Counseling Center DBA myWaypoint
832 Second Street Pike, Richboro · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 11 more
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Credit Counseling Center DBA myWaypoint
208 Levittown Pkwy, Levittown · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 5 more
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Bucks County Housing Group
626 Jacksonville Rd, Warminster
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 5 more
Rental assistance programs
The ones that serve in Bucks County or the whole state, with what each page says about being open.
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Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
Run by Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
Pennsylvania yearly rebate for owners and renters 65 or older, widows and widowers 50 or older, and people with disabilities 18 or older, based on income
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It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Bucks County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Pennsylvania, the average home bill was $145 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
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Cash to move in
$3,720
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,860
- Security deposit
- $1,860
- Total
- $3,720
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
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This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Bucks County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,438; 1 bedroom: $1,558; 2 bedrooms: $1,860; 3 bedrooms: $2,216; 4 bedrooms: $2,445. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Bucks County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,860) without spending more than 30% of income takes $35.77 an hour full time, or $74,400 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Bucks County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $61,350 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Bucks County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,674 and $2,046 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Bucks County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,410 in 19007 to $2,790 in 18925. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Bucks County?
HUD lists 30 properties with homes for low-income households in Bucks County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Bucks County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Bucks County, 48% of renter households are in that position; in Pennsylvania, 48%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).