Carson Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 Pittsburgh, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Carson Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Pittsburgh, PA with 133 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $368/month on average.
133
total units
98%
occupancy
$368
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 2117 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,565/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,447/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Carson Towers
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 2117 E Carson St, 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 (~$368/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lou Mason Jr Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.1 km |
| Ebenezer Towers PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.1 km |
| K Leroy Irvis PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.4 km |
| Oak Hill Ic LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.4 km |
| Caliguiri Plaza Public Housing | Pittsburgh | 1.4 km |
| Oak Hill Phase 1b PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.4 km |
| Arlington Heights Public Housing | Pittsburgh | 2 km |
| Roosevelt Arms Apartments PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Carson Towers have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). 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 Carson Towers?
Residents report average rents near $368/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 Carson Towers?
Contact the management office at 2117 E Carson St in 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.