Section 8 Cash Flow in Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie is a Strong (B) Section 8 market on Pennsylvania's Lake Erie shore. The median 3-bed voucher is $1,400/mo, supporting a purchase near $140,000 on the one-percent rule. Entry prices are low and insurance is light at 0.5%, which helps the math on cheaper homes.
The catch is Pennsylvania property tax near 1.4%, the main drag on net yield here. A B grade means reliable cashflow with the right property, not a guarantee on every listing. Screen specific Erie ZIPs against their voucher rent free on CloseHound before you buy.
Erie HUD Section 8 voucher rents by ZIP (FY2026)
Official HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents — the voucher ceiling a landlord can collect in each ZIP, by bedroom count.
| ZIP code | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4-bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16501 | $1,130/mo | $1,400/mo | $1,570/mo |
| 16503 | $1,130/mo | $1,400/mo | $1,570/mo |
| 16504 | $1,320/mo | $1,630/mo | $1,830/mo |
| 16505 | $1,130/mo | $1,400/mo | $1,570/mo |
| 16508 | $1,120/mo | $1,390/mo | $1,560/mo |
| 16510 | $1,220/mo | $1,510/mo | $1,690/mo |
Source: HUD FY2026 SAFMR. CloseHound underwrites live listings against these exact ceilings.
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Erie Section 8 FAQ
What's the Section 8 voucher rent for a 3-bed in Erie, PA?+
The median FY2026 3-bedroom voucher rent in Erie is $1,400/mo, ranging from $1,390 to $1,630 by ZIP. At the one-percent benchmark that supports a purchase near $140,000.
Is Erie a good Section 8 market?+
Yes — it earns a Strong (B) grade. Low entry prices near $140,000 and light 0.5% insurance make the math work on the right property, provided you account for the property tax.
What's the property-tax and insurance drag in Erie?+
Pennsylvania property tax runs about 1.4% of value — the main drag on net yield — while insurance is low at roughly 0.5%. The tax is the line item to underwrite carefully.
How do I find cash-flowing Section 8 deals in Erie?+
A B grade means it cashflows with the right property, not every listing. Score each Erie address against its FY2026 voucher rent on CloseHound, free, after factoring in the 1.4% property tax.
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