Allegheny Commons East LIHTCPB Section 8 Pittsburgh, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Allegheny Commons East is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Pittsburgh, PA with 112 units reporting 83% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $276/month on average.
112
total units
83%
occupancy
$276
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 255 E Ohio St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Map → |
| Average household income | $11,500/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,880/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 31% |
How to apply at Allegheny Commons East
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 255 E Ohio St, Pittsburgh; 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 (~$276/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Park Court Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 0.8 km |
| Roosevelt Arms Apartments PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.1 km |
| K Leroy Irvis PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.4 km |
| Allegheny Dwellings Public Housing | Pittsburgh | 1.4 km |
| St Ambrose Manor PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.4 km |
| Addison Terrace Ph 1 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.7 km |
| Bedford Hill Apartments Phase 1b Public Housing | Pittsburgh | 1.7 km |
| Pennsylvania-bidwell Public Housing | Pittsburgh | 1.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Allegheny Commons East have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Allegheny Commons East?
Residents report average rents near $276/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 Allegheny Commons East?
Contact the management office at 255 E Ohio St in Pittsburgh. 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.