Cole Crest Public Housing Steelton, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Cole Crest is a Public Housing community in Steelton, PA with 100 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $440/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 27 months.
100
total units
99%
occupancy
$440
avg resident rent
27 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 901 Wood St, Steelton, PA 17113 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,867/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,603/yr |
| People per unit | 2.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 30% |
How to apply at Cole Crest
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 901 Wood St, Steelton; 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 (~$440/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Steelton
- Hoy Towers Public Housing
- Latsha Towers Public Housing
- Lang Manor Public Housing
- Griffith House Public Housing
- Baldwin Village §811
- 224-228 Locust St LIHTCPB Section 8
- Felton Building Apartments 811 §811 PRA
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Felton Building Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 2 km |
| Fairmont Public Housing | New Cumberland | 2.5 km |
| New Cumberland Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Cumberland | 2.8 km |
| Chestnut Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 3.4 km |
| Bistline House Public Housing | Harrisburg | 3.4 km |
| Highspire School Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Highspire | 3.5 km |
| School House Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Cumberland | 3.5 km |
| Ivey Lane LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 3.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Steelton
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Cole Crest have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Cole Crest?
Residents report average rents near $440/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 Cole Crest?
Contact the management office at 901 Wood St in Steelton. 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.