Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in York County, Pennsylvania
York County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,327 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,193 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $25.52 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,327
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 13% less than in Pennsylvania
- Typical rent
- $1,193
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 1% less than in Pennsylvania
- Wage needed
- $25.52
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $53,080 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 York County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Among the neighboring counties, Perry County has the lowest typical rent ($874), 27% below the $1,193 in York County.
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 York 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 York County was $1,380 a month in September 2026: 4.2% 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 | $951 | $18.29 | $38,040 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,042 | $20.04 | $41,680 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,327 | $25.52 | $53,080 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,757 | $33.79 | $70,280 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,846 | $35.50 | $73,840 |
HUD area: York-Hanover, PA 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 46 ZIP codes in York County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,210 in 17323 to $1,990 in 17407. 20 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,327).
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)
| 17019 | Gettysburg, PA | $870 | $960 | $1,220 | $1,610 | $1,690 |
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| 17019 | Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $870 | $960 | $1,220 | $1,610 | $1,690 |
| 17019 | York-Hanover, PA | $870 | $960 | $1,220 | $1,610 | $1,690 |
| 17070 | Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $920 | $1,010 | $1,260 | $1,650 | $1,700 |
| 17070 | York-Hanover, PA | $920 | $1,010 | $1,260 | $1,650 | $1,700 |
| 17302 | York-Hanover, PA | $910 | $1,000 | $1,270 | $1,680 | $1,770 |
| 17309 | York-Hanover, PA | $1,000 | $1,100 | $1,400 | $1,850 | $1,940 |
| 17311 | York-Hanover, PA | $920 | $1,010 | $1,280 | $1,690 | $1,780 |
| 17313 | York-Hanover, PA | $870 | $960 | $1,220 | $1,620 | $1,700 |
| 17314 | York-Hanover, PA | $950 | $1,040 | $1,330 | $1,760 | $1,850 |
| 17315 | York-Hanover, PA | $920 | $1,010 | $1,280 | $1,690 | $1,780 |
| 17317 | York-Hanover, PA | $880 | $970 | $1,230 | $1,630 | $1,710 |
| 17318 | York-Hanover, PA | $1,100 | $1,200 | $1,530 | $2,030 | $2,130 |
| 17319 | York-Hanover, PA | $920 | $1,010 | $1,290 | $1,710 | $1,790 |
| 17321 | York-Hanover, PA | $1,070 | $1,170 | $1,490 | $1,970 | $2,070 |
| 17322 | York-Hanover, PA | $1,050 | $1,150 | $1,470 | $1,950 | $2,050 |
| 17323 | York-Hanover, PA | $840 | $960 | $1,210 | $1,620 | $1,670 |
| 17327 | York-Hanover, PA | $870 | $960 | $1,220 | $1,620 | $1,700 |
| 17329 | York-Hanover, PA | $960 | $1,040 | $1,320 | $1,740 | $1,850 |
| 17331 | Gettysburg, PA | $1,000 | $1,080 | $1,370 | $1,830 | $1,930 |
| 17331 | York-Hanover, PA | $1,000 | $1,080 | $1,370 | $1,830 | $1,930 |
| 17339 | York-Hanover, PA | $1,000 | $1,100 | $1,400 | $1,850 | $1,950 |
| 17342 | York-Hanover, PA | $910 | $1,000 | $1,270 | $1,680 | $1,770 |
| 17345 | York-Hanover, PA | $910 | $1,000 | $1,270 | $1,680 | $1,770 |
| 17347 | York-Hanover, PA | $1,080 | $1,180 | $1,500 | $1,990 | $2,090 |
| 17349 | York-Hanover, PA | $1,250 | $1,370 | $1,750 | $2,320 | $2,430 |
| 17352 | York-Hanover, PA | $960 | $1,050 | $1,340 | $1,770 | $1,860 |
| 17355 | York-Hanover, PA | $840 | $960 | $1,210 | $1,620 | $1,670 |
| 17356 | York-Hanover, PA | $840 | $960 | $1,210 | $1,620 | $1,670 |
| 17360 | York-Hanover, PA | $920 | $1,010 | $1,280 | $1,690 | $1,780 |
| 17361 | York-Hanover, PA | $930 | $1,020 | $1,300 | $1,720 | $1,810 |
| 17362 | York-Hanover, PA | $960 | $1,050 | $1,340 | $1,770 | $1,860 |
| 17363 | York-Hanover, PA | $840 | $960 | $1,210 | $1,620 | $1,670 |
| 17364 | York-Hanover, PA | $1,000 | $1,080 | $1,370 | $1,820 | $1,920 |
| 17365 | York-Hanover, PA | $840 | $960 | $1,210 | $1,620 | $1,670 |
| 17366 | York-Hanover, PA | $980 | $1,080 | $1,370 | $1,810 | $1,910 |
| 17368 | York-Hanover, PA | $880 | $970 | $1,230 | $1,630 | $1,710 |
| 17370 | York-Hanover, PA | $950 | $1,040 | $1,320 | $1,750 | $1,840 |
| 17371 | York-Hanover, PA | $1,230 | $1,340 | $1,710 | $2,260 | $2,380 |
| 17401 | York-Hanover, PA | $840 | $960 | $1,210 | $1,620 | $1,670 |
| 17402 | York-Hanover, PA | $1,070 | $1,170 | $1,490 | $1,970 | $2,070 |
| 17403 | York-Hanover, PA | $900 | $990 | $1,260 | $1,670 | $1,750 |
| 17404 | York-Hanover, PA | $950 | $1,040 | $1,330 | $1,760 | $1,850 |
| 17406 | York-Hanover, PA | $1,100 | $1,210 | $1,540 | $2,040 | $2,140 |
| 17407 | York-Hanover, PA | $1,430 | $1,560 | $1,990 | $2,630 | $2,770 |
| 17408 | York-Hanover, PA | $1,230 | $1,340 | $1,710 | $2,260 | $2,380 |
- 17019 · Gettysburg, PA $1,220$1,610
- 17019 · Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $1,220$1,610
- 17019 · York-Hanover, PA $1,220$1,610
- 17070 · Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $1,260$1,650
- 17070 · York-Hanover, PA $1,260$1,650
- 17302 · York-Hanover, PA $1,270$1,680
- 17309 · York-Hanover, PA $1,400$1,850
- 17311 · York-Hanover, PA $1,280$1,690
- 17313 · York-Hanover, PA $1,220$1,620
- 17314 · York-Hanover, PA $1,330$1,760
- 17315 · York-Hanover, PA $1,280$1,690
- 17317 · York-Hanover, PA $1,230$1,630
- 17318 · York-Hanover, PA $1,530$2,030
- 17319 · York-Hanover, PA $1,290$1,710
- 17321 · York-Hanover, PA $1,490$1,970
- 17322 · York-Hanover, PA $1,470$1,950
- 17323 · York-Hanover, PA $1,210$1,620
- 17327 · York-Hanover, PA $1,220$1,620
- 17329 · York-Hanover, PA $1,320$1,740
- 17331 · Gettysburg, PA $1,370$1,830
- 17331 · York-Hanover, PA $1,370$1,830
- 17339 · York-Hanover, PA $1,400$1,850
- 17342 · York-Hanover, PA $1,270$1,680
- 17345 · York-Hanover, PA $1,270$1,680
- 17347 · York-Hanover, PA $1,500$1,990
- 17349 · York-Hanover, PA $1,750$2,320
- 17352 · York-Hanover, PA $1,340$1,770
- 17355 · York-Hanover, PA $1,210$1,620
- 17356 · York-Hanover, PA $1,210$1,620
- 17360 · York-Hanover, PA $1,280$1,690
- 17361 · York-Hanover, PA $1,300$1,720
- 17362 · York-Hanover, PA $1,340$1,770
- 17363 · York-Hanover, PA $1,210$1,620
- 17364 · York-Hanover, PA $1,370$1,820
- 17365 · York-Hanover, PA $1,210$1,620
- 17366 · York-Hanover, PA $1,370$1,810
- 17368 · York-Hanover, PA $1,230$1,630
- 17370 · York-Hanover, PA $1,320$1,750
- 17371 · York-Hanover, PA $1,710$2,260
- 17401 · York-Hanover, PA $1,210$1,620
- 17402 · York-Hanover, PA $1,490$1,970
- 17403 · York-Hanover, PA $1,260$1,670
- 17404 · York-Hanover, PA $1,330$1,760
- 17406 · York-Hanover, PA $1,540$2,040
- 17407 · York-Hanover, PA $1,990$2,630
- 17408 · York-Hanover, PA $1,710$2,260
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 York 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.
42,959 households rent in York County
- Spend half or more of their income 21%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 27%
- Spend less than 30% 52%
Compared with the state and the country
- York 48%
- Pennsylvania 48%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in York County
HUD lists 58 properties with homes for low-income households in York 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)
- 34
- HUD-assisted
- 17
- public housing
- 8
3,805 homes in all; 3,286 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Broad Park Manor Public housing 440 E King St, York 17403 297 homes, 296 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of York · Average payment: $363 a month · Average wait: 32 months · Homes at several sites · (717) 845-2601
- Parkway Homes Public housing 111 Lincoln St, York 17404 254 homes, 253 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of York · Average payment: $394 a month · Average wait: 29 months · (717) 845-2601
- York Towne House HUD-assisted 200 N Duke St, York 17401 201 homes, 200 low-income · For older adults · (717) 845-2857
- Scatter Site Public housing 19 W Pennsylvania Ave, Yoe 17313 119 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of York · Average payment: $533 a month · Average wait: 108 months · Homes at several sites · (717) 845-2601
- Delphia House HUD-assisted 350 E Philadelphia St, York 17403 103 low-income homes · For older adults · (717) 843-1064
- Cloverfield Kingston House HUD-assisted 1500 Rodney Rd, York 17408 102 low-income homes · For older adults · (717) 848-2927
- York Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 2406 Cape Horn Rd, Red Lion 17356 102 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 74 · 3 bd: 22 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Stony Brook Manor Public housing 100 Pleasant Acres Rd, York 17402 100 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of York · Average payment: $437 a month · Average wait: 44 months · (717) 845-2601
- Wellington Homes Public housing 733 E King St, York 17403 89 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of York · Average payment: $496 a month · Average wait: 49 months · (717) 845-2601
- Springwood Overlook Tax credit (LIHTC) 2330 Freedom Way, York 17402 84 low-income homes · 1 bd: 68 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2004 · For older adults
- Stony Brook Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 86 Theater Ln, York 17402 84 low-income homes · 1 bd: 63 · 2 bd: 21 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
- Cable House HUD-assisted 400 E Princess St, York 17403 83 low-income homes · For families · (717) 854-0507
- Tyler Run Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2105 Knobhill Rd, York 17403 80 homes, 79 low-income · 1 bd: 80 · In service since 1997 · For older adults
- Fairmont Public housing 300 Ramsay Pl, New Cumberland 17070 75 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of York · Average payment: $418 a month · Average wait: 17 months · (717) 845-2601
- Springfield Public housing 1930 Kenneth Rd, York 17408 75 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of York · Average payment: $427 a month · Average wait: 103 months · (717) 845-2601
- Village at York HUD-assisted 3335 Carlisle Rd, York 17315 73 homes, 72 low-income · For families
- Carriage Works Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 50 S Highland Ave, York 17404 80 homes, 68 low-income · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 55 · 3 bd: 21 · In service since 2012 · For people with disabilities, families
- Parkview at Manchester Heights Tax credit (LIHTC) 1900 Barley Rd, York 17408 64 low-income homes · 1 bd: 54 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 1999 · For older adults
- Clearview Terrace II HUD-assisted 800 Randolph St, Hanover 17331 62 low-income homes · For older adults · (717) 632-8081
- Strasburg Haus HUD-assisted 167 Luther RD, Shrewsbury Township 17361 60 low-income homes · For older adults · (717) 235-7946
- Village Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 3109 Village Court Dr, Dover 17315 60 low-income homes · 2 bd: 44 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Dutch Kitchen Tax credit (LIHTC) 381 W Market St, York 17401 59 low-income homes · In service since 1993
- Shrewsbury Courtyards II Tax credit (LIHTC) 106 Courtyards Dr, Shrewsbury 17361 55 low-income homes · 1 bd: 39 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2001 · For older adults
- Poplar Creek Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 172 S Poplar Ct, Manchester 17345 54 low-income homes · 2 bd: 50 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2000 · For families
- Charles Street Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 121 1st Ave, Red Lion 17356 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 30 · In service since 1999
- Schartner House Tax credit (LIHTC) 1271 Gettysburg Pike, Dillsburg 17019 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 25 · 2 bd: 25 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
- Westminster Place at Queen ST Tax credit (LIHTC) 150 Pauline Dr, York 17402 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 2015 · For older adults
- Waverly Court Apts at Eastgate Tax credit (LIHTC) 120 Valley Brook Dr, York 17402 46 low-income homes · 2 bd: 34 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Clearview Terrace I HUD-assisted 800 Randolph St, Hanover 17331 50 homes, 40 low-income · For older adults · (717) 632-8081
- Dairyland Apartments HUD-assisted 226 Glen Ave, Dallastown 17313 40 low-income homes · For older adults · (717) 246-0145
- Homes at Thackston Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 331 Thackston Ln, York 17401 39 low-income homes · 2 bd: 17 · 3 bd: 17 · 4 bd: 5 · In service since 2013 · For people with disabilities, families
- Historic Fairmount Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 338 N Beaver St, York 17401 38 low-income homes · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 11 · 2 bd: 13 · 3 bd: 12 · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 2005 · For families
- George Street Project Tax credit (LIHTC) 300 S George St, York 17401 36 low-income homes · 1 bd: 5 · 2 bd: 25 · 3 bd: 4 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 1993 · For families
- Shady Oak Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 252 W College Ave, York 17401 35 low-income homes · 1 bd: 35 · In service since 1994 · For families
- Westminster PL @ Carroll VLLG Tax credit (LIHTC) 2 Trinity Dr W, Dillsburg 17019 35 low-income homes · 1 bd: 27 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2011 · For older adults
- SKW Housing Project Tax credit (LIHTC) 423 S George St, York 17401 34 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 2 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 1999 · For older adults
- Yards at Baltimore ST Tax credit (LIHTC) 406 Baltimore St, Hanover 17331 34 homes, 33 low-income · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 2 · 3 bd: 15 · In service since 1997 · For families
- Gateway Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1261 W Market St, York 17404 33 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 3 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Highland Manor Apartments HUD-assisted 36 Highland Manor Dr, Stewartstown 17363 33 low-income homes · For families · (717) 993-6541
- York Scattered Site Project Tax credit (LIHTC) 353 W King St, York 17401 31 low-income homes · 1 bd: 7 · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2002 · For families
- Opera House Apts Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 120 N Charles St, Red Lion 17356 30 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 2002 · For families
- George Street Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 233 S George St, York 17401 28 low-income homes · 2 bd: 6 · 3 bd: 22 · In service since 2013 · For people with disabilities, families
- New Freedom Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 178 Springwood Dr, New Freedom 17349 28 low-income homes · 2 bd: 4 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 1999 · For families
- Princess Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1239 W Princess St, York 17404 28 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 22 · In service since 1993 · For families
- Senior Residences@hanover Shoe Tax credit (LIHTC) 221 N Franklin St, Hanover 17331 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 21 · 2 bd: 3 · In service since 2008 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Eastwood Terrace Public housing 881 E King St, York 17403 23 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of York · Average payment: $770 a month · Average wait: 73 months · (717) 845-2601
- Smyser Street Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 201 N Penn St, York 17401 21 low-income homes · 1 bd: 3 · 2 bd: 18 · In service since 1999 · For families
- Bell House HUD-assisted 238 E College Ave, York 17403 20 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (717) 848-5767
- Oakview Manor HUD-assisted 1880 Oak Hills Dr, Hanover 17331 19 low-income homes · For older adults · (717) 630-2754
- Shelly School Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 201 N Adams St, York 17404 17 low-income homes · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 7 · 3 bd: 9 · In service since 2001 · For families
- Kellinger Greene HUD-assisted 570 Kellinger Rd, Lewisberry 17339 56 homes, 12 low-income · (614) 396-3200
- Penn Apartments HUD-assisted 130 S Beaver St, York 17401 7 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (717) 848-5767, ext. 506
- Highland Park Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 721 S Mountain Rd, Dillsburg 17019 81 homes, 3 low-income
- Wyndamere Apartments HUD-assisted 117 Ambleside Dr, York 17402 62 homes, 3 low-income
- New Freedom Apartments HUD-assisted 146 Springwood Dr, New Freedom 17349 26 homes, 2 low-income
- York YMCA Sro Project Tax credit (LIHTC) 310 W Philadelphia St, York 17401 120 homes
- Hopewell Courtyard Tax credit (LIHTC) 14 S Hill St, Stewartstown 17363 96 homes · 1 bd: 71 · 2 bd: 25 · In service since 2010 · For older adults
- Hanover Residence Tax credit (LIHTC) 261 N Franklin St, Hanover 17331 70 homes
One property has two programs at the same address and appears 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 York 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 York 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 | $22,250 | $37,100 | $59,300 |
| 2 people | $25,400 | $42,400 | $67,800 |
| 3 people | $28,600 | $47,700 | $76,250 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $52,950 | $84,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $57,200 | $91,500 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $61,450 | $98,300 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $65,700 | $105,050 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $69,900 | $111,850 |
Area median income: $105,900. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: York-Hanover, PA MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $856 – $1,046
- 1 bedroom $938 – $1,146
- 2 bedrooms $1,194 – $1,460
- 3 bedrooms $1,581 – $1,933
- 4 bedrooms $1,661 – $2,031
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 City of York Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 1,722 vouchers · 1,030 public housing units (717) 845-2601 Housing Authority of the City of York: rmitchell@yorkhousing.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 York County
This HUD-approved agency has an office in York County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Community Progress Council, Inc.
226 E College Ave, York · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 7 more
Rental assistance programs
The ones that serve in York 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 York 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
$2,654
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,327
- Security deposit
- $1,327
- Total
- $2,654
When you'll have it
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What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in York County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $951; 1 bedroom: $1,042; 2 bedrooms: $1,327; 3 bedrooms: $1,757; 4 bedrooms: $1,846. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in York County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,327) without spending more than 30% of income takes $25.52 an hour full time, or $53,080 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in York County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $52,950 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 York 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 $1,194 and $1,460 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in York County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,210 in 17323 to $1,990 in 17407. 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 York County?
HUD lists 58 properties with homes for low-income households in York 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 York County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In York County, 48% of renter households are in that position; in Pennsylvania, 48%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).