Section 8 Rent Schedule

Why Section 8 Is Worth Considering

Section 8 (Housing Choice Voucher) tenants come pre-screened by the Philadelphia Housing Authority. The federal government pays the majority of the rent — directly to you — every month. Tenants tend to stay longer because moving means re-qualifying.

For owners in qualifying zip codes, Section 8 payment standards often exceed market rent. We help owners think through whether to mix Section 8 into their portfolio.

Current PHA Payment Standards

PHA publishes payment standards by zip code and bedroom count. For the most current table, see the Philadelphia Housing Authority website.

Roughly, recent payment standards in higher-value Philadelphia zip codes look like:

• 0 BR: $1,150 – $1,650
• 1 BR: $1,300 – $1,950
• 2 BR: $1,550 – $2,400
• 3 BR: $1,950 – $3,000
• 4 BR: $2,200 – $3,500

Your specific zip code and unit configuration drive the actual number. Contact us for an exact match.

What Section 8 Requires

• Annual PHA inspection of the unit (we coordinate it)
• Compliant smoke/CO detectors and lead-paint disclosure
• HAP contract execution (PHA pays you directly each month)
• Tenant portion (typically ~30% of their adjusted income) collected like normal rent

If you're an owner and want to know what your specific unit could pull as a Section 8 rental, give us a call. We'll run the numbers.