Brinton/sciota/big Run Public Housing New Castle, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Brinton/sciota/big Run is a Public Housing community in New Castle, PA with 171 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $362/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 5 months.
171
total units
98%
occupancy
$362
avg resident rent
5 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 401 Neshannock Ave Apt 11, New Castle, PA 16101 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,214/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,320/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 76% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 19% |
How to apply at Brinton/sciota/big Run
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 401 Neshannock Ave Apt 11, New Castle; 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 (~$362/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sheridan Place North Jefferson Apa PB Section 8 | New Castle | 0.8 km |
| Hables Project LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Castle | 0.8 km |
| Shenango Treetops for the Elderly, §202 Senior | New Castle | 1.4 km |
| Allied Community Living, Inc. §811 | New Castle | 1.4 km |
| Highland Terrace Housing for the El §202 Senior | New Castle | 2.4 km |
| Pmh Iii §811 | New Castle | 3.7 km |
| Oakview Apartments Oakview of New PB Section 8 | New Castle | 4.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Brinton/sciota/big Run 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 Brinton/sciota/big Run?
Residents report average rents near $362/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 Brinton/sciota/big Run?
Contact the management office at 401 Neshannock Ave Apt 11 in New Castle. 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.