Char House PB Section 8 Charleroi, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Char House is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Charleroi, PA with 104 units reporting 84% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $436/month on average.
104
total units
84%
occupancy
$436
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 251 9th St, Charleroi, PA 15022 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,883/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,482/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 17% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 70% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Char House
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 251 9th St, Charleroi; 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 (~$436/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Charleroi
- Crest Avenue Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Fifth Street Place LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Terrace Public Housing | North Charleroi | 1.4 km |
| Park & Highland Manor Public Housing | Monessen | 2.4 km |
| Westgate Manor Public Housing | Monessen | 2.4 km |
| Monessen Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Monessen | 2.4 km |
| Westmoreland-south Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Monessen | 2.4 km |
| Belle Vernon Apts Public Housing | Belle Vernon | 2.8 km |
| Eastgate & Valley Manor Public Housing | Monessen | 2.8 km |
| Rostraver Apartments PB Section 8 | Belle Vernon | 3.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Charleroi
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Char House 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 Char House?
Residents report average rents near $436/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 Char House?
Contact the management office at 251 9th St in Charleroi. 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.