Center City Apartments Hands PB Section 8 Erie, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Center City Apartments Hands is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Erie, PA with 20 units reporting 85% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $339/month on average.
20
total units
85%
occupancy
$339
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 245 E 18th St, Erie, PA 16503 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,032/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,032/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Center City Apartments Hands
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 245 E 18th St, Erie; 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 (~$339/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East 15th Street Elderly C Ted Dom PB Section 8 | Erie | 1.1 km |
| Midtown Revitalization LIHTCPB Section 8 | Erie | 1.1 km |
| St. Francis Xavier Apartments §202 Senior | Erie | 1.1 km |
| Hands Metro §811 | Erie | 1.1 km |
| Mid City Towers PB Section 8 | Erie | 1.4 km |
| Boston Store Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Erie | 1.4 km |
| Pennsylvanian LIHTCPB Section 8 | Erie | 1.4 km |
| Tullio Towers PB Section 8 | Erie | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Center City Apartments Hands have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Center City Apartments Hands?
Residents report average rents near $339/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 Center City Apartments Hands?
Contact the management office at 245 E 18th St in Erie. 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.