Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Northampton County, Pennsylvania
Northampton County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,839 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,395 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $35.37 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,839
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 20% more than in Pennsylvania
- Typical rent
- $1,395
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 15% more than in Pennsylvania
- Wage needed
- $35.37
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $73,560 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 50%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 4% more than in Pennsylvania
Only here
Renting in Northampton County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Nearby, in Carbon County, the typical rent is $994: 29% less than in Northampton County ($1,395).
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At $1,395, Northampton County ranks 5th among the 67 counties in Pennsylvania for the highest typical rent.
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At $89,184, Northampton County ranks 6th among the 67 counties in Pennsylvania for the highest typical household income.
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 Northampton 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 Northampton County was $1,864 a month in September 2026: 3.4% 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 | $1,302 | $25.04 | $52,080 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,519 | $29.21 | $60,760 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,839 | $35.37 | $73,560 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,306 | $44.35 | $92,240 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,482 | $47.73 | $99,280 |
HUD area: Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA HUD Metro FMR Area. 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 25 ZIP codes in Northampton County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,480 in 18343 to $2,570 in 18045. 11 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,839).
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)
| 18013 | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA | $1,100 | $1,290 | $1,560 | $1,960 | $2,110 |
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| 18014 | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA | $1,120 | $1,300 | $1,580 | $1,980 | $2,130 |
| 18015 | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA | $1,330 | $1,550 | $1,880 | $2,360 | $2,540 |
| 18017 | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA | $1,570 | $1,830 | $2,220 | $2,780 | $3,000 |
| 18020 | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA | $1,470 | $1,710 | $2,070 | $2,600 | $2,790 |
| 18035 | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA | $1,210 | $1,420 | $1,720 | $2,150 | $2,320 |
| 18038 | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA | $1,170 | $1,320 | $1,610 | $2,050 | $2,270 |
| 18040 | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA | $1,350 | $1,580 | $1,910 | $2,400 | $2,580 |
| 18042 | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA | $1,350 | $1,570 | $1,900 | $2,380 | $2,560 |
| 18042 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,350 | $1,570 | $1,900 | $2,380 | $2,560 |
| 18045 | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA | $1,820 | $2,120 | $2,570 | $3,220 | $3,470 |
| 18055 | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA | $1,330 | $1,540 | $1,860 | $2,330 | $2,510 |
| 18055 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $1,330 | $1,540 | $1,860 | $2,330 | $2,510 |
| 18063 | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA | $1,140 | $1,330 | $1,610 | $2,030 | $2,180 |
| 18064 | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA | $1,200 | $1,400 | $1,690 | $2,120 | $2,280 |
| 18067 | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA | $1,220 | $1,430 | $1,730 | $2,170 | $2,340 |
| 18072 | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA | $1,420 | $1,660 | $2,010 | $2,520 | $2,710 |
| 18083 | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA | $1,280 | $1,490 | $1,810 | $2,270 | $2,440 |
| 18085 | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA | $1,350 | $1,570 | $1,900 | $2,380 | $2,560 |
| 18086 | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA | $1,210 | $1,410 | $1,710 | $2,140 | $2,310 |
| 18088 | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA | $1,210 | $1,410 | $1,710 | $2,140 | $2,310 |
| 18091 | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA | $1,240 | $1,450 | $1,750 | $2,190 | $2,360 |
| 18091 | Monroe County, PA | $1,240 | $1,450 | $1,750 | $2,190 | $2,360 |
| 18343 | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA | $1,040 | $1,210 | $1,480 | $1,880 | $1,980 |
| 18351 | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA | $1,290 | $1,500 | $1,820 | $2,280 | $2,460 |
- 18013 · Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA $1,560$1,960
- 18014 · Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA $1,580$1,980
- 18015 · Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA $1,880$2,360
- 18017 · Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA $2,220$2,780
- 18020 · Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA $2,070$2,600
- 18035 · Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA $1,720$2,150
- 18038 · Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA $1,610$2,050
- 18040 · Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA $1,910$2,400
- 18042 · Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA $1,900$2,380
- 18042 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $1,900$2,380
- 18045 · Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA $2,570$3,220
- 18055 · Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA $1,860$2,330
- 18055 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $1,860$2,330
- 18063 · Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA $1,610$2,030
- 18064 · Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA $1,690$2,120
- 18067 · Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA $1,730$2,170
- 18072 · Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA $2,010$2,520
- 18083 · Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA $1,810$2,270
- 18085 · Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA $1,900$2,380
- 18086 · Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA $1,710$2,140
- 18088 · Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA $1,710$2,140
- 18091 · Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA $1,750$2,190
- 18091 · Monroe County, PA $1,750$2,190
- 18343 · Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA $1,480$1,880
- 18351 · Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA $1,820$2,280
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 Northampton County, 50% 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.
50%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
35,423 households rent in Northampton County
- Spend half or more of their income 22%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 28%
- Spend less than 30% 50%
Compared with the state and the country
- Northampton 50%
- Pennsylvania 48%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Northampton County
HUD lists 50 properties with homes for low-income households in Northampton 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)
- 24
- HUD-assisted
- 16
- public housing
- 13
4,142 homes in all; 3,858 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Marvine Public housing 1302 Marvine St, Bethlehem 18017 389 low-income homes · Run by Bethlehem Housing Authority · Average payment: $612 a month · Average wait: 13 months · (610) 865-8357
- High Rises Public housing 645 Main St, Bethlehem 18018 400 homes, 376 low-income · Run by Bethlehem Housing Authority · Average payment: $414 a month · Average wait: 10 months · (610) 865-8357
- Northeast Public housing 1107 Marvine St, Bethlehem 18017 366 homes, 365 low-income · Run by Bethlehem Housing Authority · Average payment: $592 a month · Average wait: 31 months · (610) 865-8357
- Park / Lyn Public housing 847 Argus Ct, Bethlehem 18015 300 low-income homes · Run by Bethlehem Housing Authority · Average payment: $659 a month · Average wait: 20 months · (610) 865-8357
- Fred B Rooney Building Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 4 E 4th St, Bethlehem 18015 150 low-income homes · Studio: 42 · 1 bd: 105 · 2 bd: 3 · In service since 2007 · For older adults · (610) 868-8101
- Moravian House II HUD-assisted 701 Main St, Bethlehem 18018 106 low-income homes · For older adults · (610) 691-3808
- Bethlehem Townhomes II Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1191 Livingston St, Bethlehem 18017 127 low-income homes · 1 bd: 34 · 2 bd: 59 · 3 bd: 34 · In service since 2006 · For families · (610) 868-8716
- Jefferson ST-N Union ST Public housing 32 N Union St, Easton 18042 112 low-income homes · Run by Easton Housing Authority · Average payment: $491 a month · Average wait: 45 months · (610) 438-4082
- Oliver C Border House Public housing 15 Wood St, Nazareth 18064 106 low-income homes · Run by Northampton County Housing Authority · Average payment: $468 a month · Average wait: 70 months · (610) 965-4514
- Moravian House I HUD-assisted 737 Main St, Bethlehem 18018 162 homes, 100 low-income · For older adults · (610) 691-3808
- Hampton House HUD-assisted 1802 Lincoln Ave, Northampton 18067 101 homes, 100 low-income · For older adults · (610) 262-1564
- Bangor Elderly Housing HUD-assisted 101 Murray St, Bangor 18013 100 low-income homes · For older adults · (610) 588-2428
- Harlan House Elderly Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) · Public housing 221 S 4th St, Easton 18042 100 low-income homes · 1 bd: 93 · 2 bd: 7 · In service since 2002 · For older adults · Run by Easton Housing Authority · Average payment: $349 a month · Average wait: 21 months · (610) 438-4082
- Easton Senior Citizen HSG HUD-assisted 127 S 4th St, Easton 18042 97 low-income homes · For older adults
- Episcopal Apts of the Slate Belt HUD-assisted 684 American Bangor Rd, Bangor 18013 94 homes, 93 low-income · For older adults · (610) 863-1614
- Bushkill House Public housing 66 N Locust St, Easton 18042 93 low-income homes · Run by Easton Housing Authority · Average payment: $415 a month · Average wait: 94 months · Homes at several sites · (610) 438-4082
- Bethlehem Townhouses I HUD-assisted 1045 Livingston St, Bethlehem 18017 109 homes, 73 low-income · For families · (610) 868-8716
- Grandview II Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 Grandview Dr, Easton 18045 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 60 · In service since 1999 · For older adults
- Wilson Manor Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 535 Avona Ave, Easton 18042 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 60 · In service since 2004 · For older adults
- Shiloh Manor HUD-assisted 223 Brother Thomas Bright Ave, Easton 18042 58 low-income homes · For older adults · (610) 252-1333
- Grandview Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Grandview Dr, Easton 18045 57 low-income homes · 1 bd: 57 · In service since 1999 · For older adults
- Goepp Street Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 735 E Goepp St, Bethlehem 18018 54 low-income homes · 1 bd: 54 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- VHDC Ap54 Tax credit (LIHTC) Scattered Sites, Bethlehem 18015 51 low-income homes · 2 bd: 38 · 3 bd: 13 · In service since 2013 · For people with disabilities, families
- Saucon Manor HUD-assisted 650 Northampton St, Hellertown 18055 51 homes, 50 low-income · For older adults · (610) 838-9187
- Antonian Towers HUD-assisted 2405 Hillside Ave, Easton 18042 50 low-income homes · For older adults · (610) 258-2033
- Moravian House III Tax credit (LIHTC) 133 W Union Blvd, Bethlehem 18018 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 50 · In service since 1999 · For older adults
- Knox Avenue Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1101 Knox Ave, Easton 18040 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 48 · In service since 2001 · For older adults
- Hellertown Elderly Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 950 Front St, Hellertown 18055 47 low-income homes · 1 bd: 47 · In service since 1997 · For older adults
- South Side Lofts Tax credit (LIHTC) 419 Hayes St, Bethlehem 18015 46 low-income homes · 1 bd: 25 · 2 bd: 9 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2014 · For families
- Livingston Manor HUD-assisted 1054 Livingston St, Bethlehem 18017 42 low-income homes · For older adults · (610) 865-4455
- Delaware Terrace Public housing 300 Williams St, Easton 18042 40 low-income homes · Run by Easton Housing Authority · Average payment: $694 a month · Average wait: 65 months · (610) 438-4082
- North Catasauqua Street Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1400 Main St, Catasauqua 18032 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 40 · In service since 1995 · For older adults
- Nazareth Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 368 Madison Ave, Nazareth 18064 35 low-income homes · 1 bd: 35 · In service since 2002 · For older adults
- Neston Heights Public housing 205 E Kleinhans St, Easton 18042 56 homes, 34 low-income · Run by Easton Housing Authority · Average payment: $488 a month · (610) 438-4082
- Howard Jones Manor II Tax credit (LIHTC) 232 Plymouth Ave, Bath 18014 34 low-income homes · 1 bd: 34 · In service since 1997 · For older adults
- Neston Heights Senior Project Public housing 511 Charles St, Easton 18042 40 homes, 29 low-income · Run by Easton Housing Authority · Average payment: $474 a month · Average wait: 56 months · (610) 438-4082
- Wind Gap Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 665 Alpha Rd, Wind Gap 18091 26 low-income homes · 1 bd: 26 · In service since 1999 · For older adults
- S Third ST Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 S 3rd St, Easton 18042 22 low-income homes · 1 bd: 22 · In service since 1993 · For older adults
- Bayard Homes Public housing 1511 Bayard St, Bethlehem 18017 20 low-income homes · Run by Bethlehem Housing Authority · Average payment: $374 a month · (610) 865-8357
- Wind Gap Elderly Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 6 N Broadway, Wind Gap 18091 20 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · In service since 1997 · For older adults
- Washington Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2174 Washington Ave, Northampton 18067 14 low-income homes · 2 bd: 13 · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 1997 · For families
- Forte Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1345 E 5th St, Bethlehem 18015 10 low-income homes · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 2003 · For families
- St. Joseph Street Public housing 232 Charles St, Easton 18042 10 low-income homes · Run by Easton Housing Authority · (610) 438-4082
- Butler Street Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1198 Butler St, Easton 18042 9 low-income homes · 2 bd: 9 · In service since 1996 · For families
- Moravian House IV HUD-assisted 70 W North St, Bethlehem 18018 8 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (610) 625-3132
- The Mill at Easton HUD-assisted 620 Coal St, Easton 18042 49 homes, 6 low-income · (717) 566-3166
- Step-By-Step HUD-assisted 11 W 4th St, Bethlehem 18015 5 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (610) 867-0688, ext. 223
- Delaware Terrace-Family Rental Tax credit (LIHTC) 210 Jones Houston Way, Easton 18042 56 homes
- Delaware Terrace Senior Tax credit (LIHTC) Easton 18042 40 homes
- South Third Street Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 104 S 3rd St, Easton 18042 22 homes
3 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
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 Northampton County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 3 agencies serve in Northampton 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 | $21,950 | $36,550 | $58,450 |
| 2 people | $25,050 | $41,800 | $66,800 |
| 3 people | $28,200 | $47,000 | $75,150 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $52,200 | $83,500 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $56,400 | $90,200 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $60,600 | $96,900 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $64,750 | $103,550 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $68,950 | $110,250 |
Area median income: $104,400. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,172 – $1,432
- 1 bedroom $1,367 – $1,671
- 2 bedrooms $1,655 – $2,023
- 3 bedrooms $2,075 – $2,537
- 4 bedrooms $2,234 – $2,730
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
- Bethlehem Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 513 vouchers · 1,450 public housing units (610) 865-8357 Bethlehem Housing Authority: jritter@betha.com
- Northampton County Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 956 vouchers · 106 public housing units (610) 965-4514 Northampton County Housing Authority: gbecker@northamptoncountyha.org
- Easton Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 599 vouchers · 451 public housing units (610) 438-4082 Easton Housing Authority: jlopez@eastonhousing.org
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 Northampton County
This HUD-approved agency has an office in Northampton County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Community Action Committee of Lehigh Valley, Inc.
1337 E 5th St, Bethlehem · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 5 more
Rental assistance programs
The ones that serve in Northampton 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 Northampton 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
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Cash to move in
$3,678
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,839
- Security deposit
- $1,839
- Total
- $3,678
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 Northampton County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,302; 1 bedroom: $1,519; 2 bedrooms: $1,839; 3 bedrooms: $2,306; 4 bedrooms: $2,482. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Northampton County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,839) without spending more than 30% of income takes $35.37 an hour full time, or $73,560 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Northampton County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $52,200 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 Northampton 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 $1,655 and $2,023 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Northampton County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,480 in 18343 to $2,570 in 18045. 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 Northampton County?
HUD lists 50 properties with homes for low-income households in Northampton 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 Northampton County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Northampton County, 50% of renter households are in that position; in Pennsylvania, 48%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).