Allegheny Independence House LIHTCPB Section 8 Wilmerding, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Allegheny Independence House is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Wilmerding, PA with 25 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $370/month on average.
25
total units
88%
occupancy
$370
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 210 Marguerite Ave, Wilmerding, PA 15148 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,326/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,488/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 73% |
How to apply at Allegheny Independence House
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 210 Marguerite Ave, Wilmerding; 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 (~$370/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Wilmerding
- Commerce Plaza Apartments Public Housing
- St Joseph Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkledge Apartments PB Section 8 | North Versailles | 0.8 km |
| Cliffview Gardens PB Section 8 | North Versailles | 1.4 km |
| Rolling Woods LIHTCPB Section 8 | North Versailles | 2.8 km |
| Broadview Manor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pitcairn | 2.8 km |
| Fraser Hall LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | Turtle Creek | 2.8 km |
| Primrose Apartments §202 Senior | North Versailles | 2.8 km |
| Bessemer Terrace §202 Senior | East Pittsburgh | 2.8 km |
| Pennshaw Estates PB Section 8 | Turtle Creek | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Wilmerding
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Allegheny Independence House 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 Independence House?
Residents report average rents near $370/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 Independence House?
Contact the management office at 210 Marguerite Ave in Wilmerding. 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.