Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA MSA · FY2026 area median income $92,400 · effective May 1, 2026
Check whether a deal here pencils →| Unit | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $322 | $483 | $644 | $805 | $966 | $1,127 | $1,288 |
| 1BR | $345 | $517 | $690 | $862 | $1,035 | $1,207 | $1,380 |
| 2BR | $414 | $621 | $828 | $1,035 | $1,242 | $1,449 | $1,656 |
| 3BR | $478 | $717 | $957 | $1,196 | $1,435 | $1,674 | $1,914 |
| 4BR | $534 | $801 | $1,068 | $1,335 | $1,602 | $1,869 | $2,136 |
Gross rent includes utilities. Subtract the utility allowance for the rent you can charge.
| Household | 30% | 50% | 60% | 80% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,320 | $32,200 | $38,640 | $51,520 |
| 2 persons | $22,080 | $36,800 | $44,160 | $58,880 |
| 3 persons | $24,840 | $41,400 | $49,680 | $66,240 |
| 4 persons | $27,600 | $46,000 | $55,200 | $73,600 |
| 5 persons | $29,820 | $49,700 | $59,640 | $79,520 |
| 6 persons | $32,040 | $53,400 | $64,080 | $85,440 |
| 7 persons | $34,230 | $57,050 | $68,460 | $91,280 |
| 8 persons | $36,450 | $60,750 | $72,900 | $97,200 |
Rents are capped at 30% of the income limit for an imputed household of 1.5 persons per bedroom, so a two-bedroom unit uses the three-person limit. Under the average income test, units can be designated from 20% to 80% AMI as long as the weighted average stays at or below 60%.
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