Center City: Hazelton PB Section 8 Hazleton, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Center City: Hazelton is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Hazleton, PA with 175 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $300/month on average.
175
total units
97%
occupancy
$300
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 70 S Pine St, Hazleton, PA 18201 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,777/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,196/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 84% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Center City: Hazelton
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 70 S Pine St, Hazleton; 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 (~$300/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Hazleton
- Hazleton Apartments PB Section 8
- Hazle Twin Apts Public Housing
- Vine West Public Housing
- Hazlewood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Vine Manor Public Housing
- Thomas Court LIHTC
- St Gabriel House LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gennaro Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hazelton | 1.1 km |
| Gennaro Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hazelton | 1.1 km |
| Freeland Elderly Housing LIHTC | Freeland | 9.7 km |
| Freeland Iii Housing PB Section 8 | Freeland | 9.7 km |
| Freeland Village PB Section 8 | Freeland | 10.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Hazleton
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Center City: Hazelton 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: Hazelton?
Residents report average rents near $300/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: Hazelton?
Contact the management office at 70 S Pine St in Hazleton. 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.