Bessemer Terrace §202 Senior East Pittsburgh, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bessemer Terrace is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in East Pittsburgh, PA with 40 units reporting 80% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $391/month on average.
40
total units
80%
occupancy
$391
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Address | 850 Main St, East Pittsburgh, PA 15112 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,632/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,183/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 22% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 75% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Bessemer Terrace
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office at 850 Main St, East 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 (~$391/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brinton Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.4 km |
| Fraser Hall LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | Turtle Creek | 1.4 km |
| General Braddock Tower Public Housing | Braddock | 2 km |
| Parkledge Apartments PB Section 8 | North Versailles | 2 km |
| Hawkins Village Redev Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rankin | 2 km |
| Tribrad Apts Llc PB Section 8 | Braddock | 2 km |
| Rolling Woods LIHTCPB Section 8 | North Versailles | 2.2 km |
| Schoolhouse at Duquesne LIHTCPB Section 8 | Duquesne | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bessemer Terrace 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 Bessemer Terrace?
Residents report average rents near $391/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 Bessemer Terrace?
Contact the management office at 850 Main St in East 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.