Bistline House Public Housing Harrisburg, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bistline House is a Public Housing community in Harrisburg, PA with 80 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $367/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 86 months.
80
total units
99%
occupancy
$367
avg resident rent
86 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1291 S 28th St, Harrisburg, PA 17111 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,452/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,194/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 85% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 96% |
How to apply at Bistline House
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 1291 S 28th St, Harrisburg; 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 (~$367/mo average here).
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- Jackson Tower Public Housing
- Harrisburg Park Apartments PB Section 8
- Ivey Lane LIHTCPB Section 8
- Edison Village PB Section 8
- Linden Terrace Aka River Trail Terr PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Paxton Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 0.8 km |
| Chestnut Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 1.7 km |
| Lang Manor Public Housing | Steelton | 2.2 km |
| Hoy Towers Public Housing | Steelton | 2.4 km |
| Felton Building Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 2.4 km |
| Latsha Towers Public Housing | Steelton | 2.4 km |
| Mulberry Street Properties LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 2.8 km |
| Mcfarland Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bistline House 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 Bistline House?
Residents report average rents near $367/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 Bistline House?
Contact the management office at 1291 S 28th St in Harrisburg. 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.