Adams High Rise Apartments Public Housing Scranton, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Adams High Rise Apartments is a Public Housing community in Scranton, PA with 245 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $349/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 13 months.
245
total units
98%
occupancy
$349
avg resident rent
13 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 420 Adams Ave, Scranton, PA 18510 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,906/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,796/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 73% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 94% |
How to apply at Adams High Rise Apartments
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 420 Adams Ave, Scranton; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$349/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Jermyn Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Scranton | 0.8 km |
| Webster Towers PB Section 8 | Scranton | 0.8 km |
| Webster Towers PB Section 8 | Scranton | 0.8 km |
| Goodwill Neighborhood Residen LIHTCPB Section 8 | Scranton | 1.4 km |
| Goodwill at North LIHTCPB Section 8 | Scranton | 2.2 km |
| Harriet Beecher Stowe LIHTCPB Section 8 | Scranton | 2.2 km |
| Scranton Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Scranton | 2.4 km |
| Cabrini Apts Aka United Neighborhoo PB Section 8 | Scranton | 2.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Scranton
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Adams High Rise Apartments have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Adams High Rise Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $349/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Adams High Rise Apartments?
Contact the management office at 420 Adams Ave in Scranton. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.