Delaware Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 Scranton, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Delaware Tower is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Scranton, PA with 120 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $464/month on average.
120
total units
98%
occupancy
$464
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 Smallacombe Dr, Scranton, PA 18508 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,888/yr |
| Average personal income | $19,223/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 44% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 82% |
| One-bedroom share | 74% |
How to apply at Delaware Tower
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 100 Smallacombe Dr, Scranton; 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 (~$464/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scranton Townhouse Apartments PB Section 8 | Scranton | 2 km |
| Goodwill at North LIHTCPB Section 8 | Scranton | 2.8 km |
| Scranton Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Scranton | 3.4 km |
| Hotel Jermyn Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Scranton | 4.5 km |
| Cabrini Apts Aka United Neighborhoo PB Section 8 | Scranton | 4.5 km |
| Bedford Towers Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Clarks Summit | 4.7 km |
| Hayes Mcdade Apartments Aka Bedford PB Section 8 | Clarks Summit | 4.7 km |
| Amos Towers PB Section 8 | Scranton | 4.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Scranton
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Delaware Tower have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Delaware Tower?
Residents report average rents near $464/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 Delaware Tower?
Contact the management office at 100 Smallacombe Dr in Scranton. 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.