Coleman House Public Housing Lewistown, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Coleman House is a Public Housing community in Lewistown, PA with 40 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $370/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 28 months.
40
total units
93%
occupancy
$370
avg resident rent
28 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 26 W Market St, Lewistown, PA 17044 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,176/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,751/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Coleman House
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 26 W Market St, Lewistown; 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 (~$370/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Lewistown
- Kish Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Mccoy Manor / Lawler Place Public Housing
- Mccoy Manor / Lawler Place Public Housing
- Burgard Apts/mccoy Manor Public Housing
- Mt Rock Commons LIHTCPB Section 8
- Mann Edge Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Mann Edge Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8
- Lewistown Borough Scattered Sites Public Housing
- Partcheytown Road Propert LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor Park Ii LIHTC | Reedsville | 10.1 km |
| Big Valley Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Reedsville | 10.1 km |
| Brown Apartments Aka Taylor Park Ii §811 PRA | Reedsville | 10.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Lewistown
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Coleman House 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 Coleman House?
Residents report average rents near $370/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 Coleman House?
Contact the management office at 26 W Market St in Lewistown. 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.