Boulevard Townhomes Public Housing Wilkes Barre, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Boulevard Townhomes is a Public Housing community in Wilkes Barre, PA with 286 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $563/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 13 months.
286
total units
97%
occupancy
$563
avg resident rent
13 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 123 S Welles St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 Map → |
| Average household income | $26,566/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,888/yr |
| People per unit | 3 |
| Moved in within last year | 17% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 49% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 74% |
| One-bedroom share | 7% |
How to apply at Boulevard Townhomes
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 123 S Welles St, Wilkes Barre; 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 (~$563/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage Point Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilkes-barre | 0.8 km |
| St John Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilkes Barre | 1.4 km |
| Southeast Apartments Aka Sullivan P PB Section 8 | Hanover Township | 1.7 km |
| Lincoln Plaza Public Housing | Wilkes-barre | 2 km |
| Palmer House §202 Senior | Wilkes Barre | 2 km |
| Fairview Park-mountain T Public Housing | Kingston | 2.2 km |
| Daniel J Flood Tower Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kingston | 2.8 km |
| Daniel J Flood Towers PB Section 8 | Kingston | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Wilkes Barre
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Boulevard Townhomes 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 Boulevard Townhomes?
Residents report average rents near $563/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 Boulevard Townhomes?
Contact the management office at 123 S Welles St in Wilkes Barre. 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.