Carnegie Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing Carnegie, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Carnegie Apartments is a Public Housing community in Carnegie, PA with 13 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $277/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 20 months.
13
total units
100%
occupancy
$277
avg resident rent
20 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 514 Lydia St, Carnegie, PA 15106 Map → |
| Average household income | $11,052/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,262/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 85% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Carnegie Apartments
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 514 Lydia St, Carnegie; 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 (~$277/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Carnegie
- The Beechwood Fka Carnegie Towers PB Section 8
- Honus Wagner PB Section 8
- School House Retirement Residence LIHTCPB Section 8
- Carnegie Apartments Additions Public Housing
- 432 Fifth St LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cedarwood Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 2.4 km |
| Heidelberg Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Heidelberg | 2.4 km |
| Noble Towers PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 2.8 km |
| Crafton Plaza PB Section 8 | Crafton | 3.4 km |
| Crafton Towers PB Section 8 | Crafton | 3.4 km |
| Dormont Place §202 Senior | Dormont | 3.5 km |
| Twin Towers PB Section 8 | South Hills | 4 km |
| Beechview Manor PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 4.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Carnegie
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Carnegie Apartments have?
Public Housing; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Carnegie Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $277/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 Carnegie Apartments?
Contact the management office at 514 Lydia St in Carnegie. 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.