Amp2 Public Housing Chambersburg, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Amp2 is a Public Housing community in Chambersburg, PA with 146 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $455/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 11 months.
146
total units
97%
occupancy
$455
avg resident rent
11 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 202 W Catherine St, Chambersburg, PA 17201 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,701/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,742/yr |
| People per unit | 2.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 71% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 89% |
| One-bedroom share | 9% |
How to apply at Amp2
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 202 W Catherine St, Chambersburg; 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 (~$455/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Chambersburg
- United Towers LIHTCPB Section 8
- Amp1 Public Housing
- United Towers 236 PB Section 8
- Barclay Village LIHTCPB Section 8
- Washington Square Town Homes LIHTCPB Section 8
- Cottage Green LIHTCPB Section 8
- Molly Pitcher Landing LIHTCPB Section 8
- Orchard Run Apts LIHTC
- Chambersburg Family Townhomes LIHTC
- Greene Meadow I LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkview Corner LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chambersburg | 0.8 km |
| Chambersburg Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chambersburg | 0.8 km |
| Washington Square Th 811 §811 PRA | Chambersburg | 0.8 km |
| United Towers 236 §236 | Chambersburg | 1.4 km |
| Franklin Residences PB Section 8 | Chambersburg | 1.4 km |
| Orchard Run Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chambersburg | 2 km |
| Sunset Terrace Townhouses LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chambersburg | 6.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Chambersburg
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Amp2 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 Amp2?
Residents report average rents near $455/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 Amp2?
Contact the management office at 202 W Catherine St in Chambersburg. 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.