Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Greene County, Pennsylvania
Greene County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,135 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $789 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $21.83 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,135
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 26% less than in Pennsylvania
- Typical rent
- $789
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 35% less than in Pennsylvania
- Wage needed
- $21.83
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $45,400 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 39%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 19% less than in Pennsylvania
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 Greene 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)
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $862 | $16.58 | $34,480 |
| 1 bedroom | $868 | $16.69 | $34,720 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,135 | $21.83 | $45,400 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,352 | $26.00 | $54,080 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,492 | $28.69 | $59,680 |
HUD area: Greene County, PA. 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 26 ZIP codes in Greene County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 15320 to $1,430 in 15315. 16 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,135).
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)
| 15310 | Greene County, PA | $900 | $910 | $1,190 | $1,420 | $1,570 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15315 | Greene County, PA | $1,090 | $1,090 | $1,430 | $1,700 | $1,880 |
| 15316 | Greene County, PA | $870 | $870 | $1,140 | $1,360 | $1,500 |
| 15320 | Greene County, PA | $770 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,340 |
| 15320 | Pittsburgh, PA | $770 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,340 |
| 15322 | Greene County, PA | $830 | $860 | $1,090 | $1,330 | $1,460 |
| 15322 | Pittsburgh, PA | $830 | $860 | $1,090 | $1,330 | $1,460 |
| 15325 | Greene County, PA | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,340 | $1,600 | $1,760 |
| 15327 | Greene County, PA | $950 | $960 | $1,250 | $1,490 | $1,640 |
| 15334 | Greene County, PA | $910 | $920 | $1,200 | $1,430 | $1,570 |
| 15337 | Greene County, PA | $900 | $930 | $1,180 | $1,450 | $1,590 |
| 15338 | Greene County, PA | $900 | $910 | $1,190 | $1,420 | $1,560 |
| 15341 | Greene County, PA | $940 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,470 | $1,630 |
| 15344 | Greene County, PA | $870 | $880 | $1,140 | $1,370 | $1,510 |
| 15346 | Greene County, PA | $890 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,390 | $1,540 |
| 15349 | Greene County, PA | $770 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,340 |
| 15351 | Greene County, PA | $770 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,340 |
| 15352 | Greene County, PA | $980 | $990 | $1,290 | $1,540 | $1,700 |
| 15353 | Greene County, PA | $770 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,340 |
| 15357 | Greene County, PA | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,340 | $1,600 | $1,760 |
| 15359 | Greene County, PA | $960 | $960 | $1,260 | $1,500 | $1,660 |
| 15362 | Greene County, PA | $830 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,310 | $1,470 |
| 15364 | Greene County, PA | $770 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,340 |
| 15370 | Greene County, PA | $890 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,390 | $1,540 |
| 15370 | Pittsburgh, PA | $890 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,390 | $1,540 |
| 15380 | Greene County, PA | $770 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,340 |
- 15310 · Greene County, PA $1,190$1,420
- 15315 · Greene County, PA $1,430$1,700
- 15316 · Greene County, PA $1,140$1,360
- 15320 · Greene County, PA $1,010$1,210
- 15320 · Pittsburgh, PA $1,010$1,210
- 15322 · Greene County, PA $1,090$1,330
- 15322 · Pittsburgh, PA $1,090$1,330
- 15325 · Greene County, PA $1,340$1,600
- 15327 · Greene County, PA $1,250$1,490
- 15334 · Greene County, PA $1,200$1,430
- 15337 · Greene County, PA $1,180$1,450
- 15338 · Greene County, PA $1,190$1,420
- 15341 · Greene County, PA $1,230$1,470
- 15344 · Greene County, PA $1,140$1,370
- 15346 · Greene County, PA $1,170$1,390
- 15349 · Greene County, PA $1,010$1,210
- 15351 · Greene County, PA $1,010$1,210
- 15352 · Greene County, PA $1,290$1,540
- 15353 · Greene County, PA $1,010$1,210
- 15357 · Greene County, PA $1,340$1,600
- 15359 · Greene County, PA $1,260$1,500
- 15362 · Greene County, PA $1,100$1,310
- 15364 · Greene County, PA $1,010$1,210
- 15370 · Greene County, PA $1,170$1,390
- 15370 · Pittsburgh, PA $1,170$1,390
- 15380 · Greene County, PA $1,010$1,210
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 Greene County, 39% 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.
39%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
3,274 households rent in Greene County
- Spend half or more of their income 13%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 26%
- Spend less than 30% 61%
Compared with the state and the country
- Greene 39%
- Pennsylvania 48%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Greene County
HUD lists 10 properties with homes for low-income households in Greene County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 3
- HUD-assisted
- 5
- public housing
- 2
784 homes in all; 770 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Elderly Apartments AMP2 Public housing 101 Woodside Mnr, Carmichaels 15320 150 homes, 144 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the County of Greene · Average payment: $369 a month · Average wait: 8 months · Homes at several sites · (724) 627-6523
- Family Apartmenys AMP 1 Public housing 111 Wayne Vlg, Waynesburg 15370 140 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the County of Greene · Average payment: $482 a month · Average wait: 3 months · Homes at several sites · (724) 627-6523
- Mountainview Gardens HUD-assisted 300 Mountainview Gdns, Waynesburg 15370 120 homes, 114 low-income · For families · (724) 627-3869
- Carmichaels Arbors HUD-assisted 211 Liberty St, Carmichaels 15320 76 homes, 75 low-income · For older adults · (724) 966-7321
- Parkview Knoll HUD-assisted 300 Parkview Knls, Carmichaels 15320 75 low-income homes · For families · (724) 966-8667
- Parkview Knoll Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 317 Parkview Knls, Carmichaels 15320 75 low-income homes · 1 bd: 21 · 2 bd: 44 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2017 · For families
- Gateway Senior Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 330 Nazer St, Waynesburg 15370 52 low-income homes · 1 bd: 31 · 2 bd: 21 · In service since 2016 · For older adults
- Waynesburg House Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 75 W Lincoln St, Waynesburg 15370 34 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 1995 · For older adults
- Cedarwood Apts. HUD-assisted 403 Cedarwood Dr, Carmichaels 15320 31 low-income homes · For families · (724) 966-5860
- Bridge Street Commons HUD-assisted 600 Bridge St, Waynesburg 15370 31 homes, 30 low-income · For older adults · (724) 627-4145
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 Greene 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 Greene 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 | $19,050 | $31,750 | $50,800 |
| 2 people | $21,800 | $36,300 | $58,050 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $40,850 | $65,300 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $45,350 | $72,550 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $49,000 | $78,400 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $52,650 | $84,200 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $56,250 | $90,000 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $59,900 | $95,800 |
Area median income: $90,700. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Greene County, PA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $776 – $948
- 1 bedroom $781 – $955
- 2 bedrooms $1,022 – $1,249
- 3 bedrooms $1,217 – $1,487
- 4 bedrooms $1,343 – $1,641
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
- Housing Authority of the County of Greene Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 33 vouchers · 284 public housing units (724) 627-6523 Housing Authority of the County of Greene: gcha@greenecountyha.com
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 Greene County
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Blueprints
150 W Beau St, Washington · 22 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Workshops for new owners
- and 3 more
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Fayette County Community Action Agency
140 N Beeson Ave, Uniontown · 27 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 4 more
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Mon Valley Initiative
303-305 E. 8th Avenue, Homestead · 42 miles away · Spanish
Also serves in American Sign Language (ASL), French, Korean, other languages, and 4 more languages.
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Pre-purchase counseling
- and 2 more
Rental assistance programs
The ones that serve in Greene 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
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Greene 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
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
Adjust advanced details
Let's do the math
Cash to move in
$2,270
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,135
- Security deposit
- $1,135
- Total
- $2,270
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.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
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 Greene County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $862; 1 bedroom: $868; 2 bedrooms: $1,135; 3 bedrooms: $1,352; 4 bedrooms: $1,492. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Greene County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,135) without spending more than 30% of income takes $21.83 an hour full time, or $45,400 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Greene County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $45,350 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 Greene 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 $1,022 and $1,249 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Greene County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 15320 to $1,430 in 15315. 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 Greene County?
HUD lists 10 properties with homes for low-income households in Greene County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. 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 Greene County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Greene County, 39% of renter households are in that position; in Pennsylvania, 48%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).