Covington Valley Estates PB Section 8 Erie, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Covington Valley Estates is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Erie, PA with 42 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $353/month on average.
42
total units
90%
occupancy
$353
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 5300 Covington Valley Dr, Erie, PA 16509 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,868/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,303/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 69% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 28% |
How to apply at Covington Valley Estates
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 5300 Covington Valley Dr, 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 (~$353/mo average here).
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- Grandview Manor LIHTCPB Section 8
- Pineview Public Housing
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grandview Manors 236 PB Section 8 | Erie | 1.1 km |
| Leonard J. Ostrow Apartments Public Housing | Erie | 1.1 km |
| Apple Blossom Place §202 Senior | Erie | 1.1 km |
| Irma Seligman Apartments §811 | Erie | 2.2 km |
| Rosedale Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | Erie | 2.4 km |
| Royal Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Erie | 3.3 km |
| Eih Mcclelland Ave, Inc. §811 | Erie | 3.4 km |
| Poux Apartments §811 | Erie | 3.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Covington Valley Estates 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 Covington Valley Estates?
Residents report average rents near $353/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 Covington Valley Estates?
Contact the management office at 5300 Covington Valley Dr 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.