Donora Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 Donora, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Donora Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Donora, PA with 103 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $387/month on average.
103
total units
99%
occupancy
$387
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 685 Meldon Ave, Donora, PA 15033 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,442/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,247/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 96% |
How to apply at Donora Towers
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 685 Meldon Ave, Donora; 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 (~$387/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Donora
- Donora Apartments PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eastgate & Valley Manor Public Housing | Monessen | 2 km |
| Rostraver Apartments PB Section 8 | Belle Vernon | 2.2 km |
| Park & Highland Manor Public Housing | Monessen | 2.8 km |
| Westgate Manor Public Housing | Monessen | 2.8 km |
| Monessen Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Monessen | 2.8 km |
| Westmoreland-south Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Monessen | 2.8 km |
| Belle Vernon Apts Public Housing | Belle Vernon | 4.5 km |
| Char House PB Section 8 | Charleroi | 4.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Donora
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Donora Towers 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 Donora Towers?
Residents report average rents near $387/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 Donora Towers?
Contact the management office at 685 Meldon Ave in Donora. 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.