Alex W. Thompson Apartments §202 Senior Erie, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Alex W. Thompson Apartments is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in Erie, PA with 40 units reporting 65% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $371/month on average.
40
total units
65%
occupancy
$371
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Address | 441 W 3rd St, Erie, PA 16507 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,980/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,980/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 67% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Alex W. Thompson Apartments
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office at 441 W 3rd St, Erie; 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 (~$371/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Erie
- Horan Garden Apts. Public Housing
- Harbor Homes Public Housing
- Lake City Public Housing
- Friendship Apts. Public Housing
- Joseph A. Schmid Towers Public Housing
- St Joseph Apartments PB Section 8
- Grandview Manor LIHTCPB Section 8
- Pineview Public Housing
- Methodist Towers LIHTCPB Section 8
- Highpoint Towers LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Richford Arms PB Section 8 | Erie | 0.8 km |
| Methodist Towers, Inc PB Section 8 | Erie | 0.8 km |
| Independence House PB Section 8 | Erie | 0.8 km |
| Villa Maria Pres LIHTCPB Section 8 | Erie | 1.1 km |
| Villa Maria 2 Preservation LIHTCPB Section 8 | Erie | 1.1 km |
| Eih Bayview, Inc. §811 | Erie | 1.4 km |
| North Coast Place Apartments §811 | Erie | 1.4 km |
| Mid City Towers PB Section 8 | Erie | 1.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Erie
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Alex W. Thompson Apartments have?
Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing). Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
How much is rent at Alex W. Thompson Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $371/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 Alex W. Thompson Apartments?
Contact the management office at 441 W 3rd St in Erie. 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.