Northern Cambria, PA Rent Control 2026
Northern Cambria has no local rent control. Know the rules before your next rent increase.
Northern Cambria does not have rent control. Pennsylvania does not impose a statewide rent cap. Landlords may raise rent by any amount with 30-day written notice. Retaliatory increases are prohibited.
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Key Takeaways — Northern Cambria Rent Control
- Key rule: Local Rules Apply
- Violation risk: owe back-rent to tenants
Rent Control in Northern Cambria
Northern Cambria landlords must follow Pennsylvania state law on rent control. Understanding the specific rules, deadlines, and penalties can prevent costly violations.
$1,035
median 2BR rent
Local Rules Apply
key requirement
Penalty Warning
Violate Pennsylvania rent control rules in Northern Cambria and you could owe back-rent to tenants. At Northern Cambria's median rent of $1,035/month, even a single violation adds up fast.
Northern Cambria Rental Market Context
Northern Cambria is the 282nd-largest city in Pennsylvania (population 3,461). With a median 2-bedroom rent of $1,035/month, it falls in the moderate range for Pennsylvania rental costs — 9% below the state median of $1,138/month.
How Northern Cambria Compares in Cambria County
Northern Cambria ranks #2 of 19 cities in Cambria County by population. Because rent control rules are often tied to rent amounts, costs vary across the county.
| City | Population | Median Rent | Rent Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnstown | 17,950 | $1,035/mo | No local cap |
| Northern Cambria | 3,461 | $1,035/mo | No local cap |
| Ebensburg | 3,337 | $1,035/mo | No local cap |
| Portage | 2,388 | $1,035/mo | No local cap |
| Patton | 1,683 | $1,035/mo | No local cap |
| Gallitzin | 1,490 | $1,035/mo | No local cap |
| Cresson | 1,486 | $1,035/mo | No local cap |
| Hastings | 1,189 | $1,035/mo | No local cap |
| Loretto | 1,168 | $1,035/mo | No local cap |
| Carrolltown | 1,014 | $1,035/mo | No local cap |
| South Fork | 922 | $1,035/mo | No local cap |
| Lilly | 857 | $1,035/mo | No local cap |
| Summerhill | 466 | $1,035/mo | No local cap |
| Vintondale | 404 | $1,035/mo | No local cap |
| Ashville | 209 | $1,035/mo | No local cap |
Rents based on HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for Cambria County, Pennsylvania. All cities follow Pennsylvania state law unless a local ordinance applies.
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Rents based on HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for Cambria County.
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