Dunmore Housing Public Housing Dunmore, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Dunmore Housing is a Public Housing community in Dunmore, PA with 280 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $410/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 14 months.
280
total units
97%
occupancy
$410
avg resident rent
14 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 208 N Blakely St Apt 101, Dunmore, PA 18512 Map → |
| Average household income | $21,472/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,370/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 57% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 82% |
| One-bedroom share | 51% |
How to apply at Dunmore Housing
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 208 N Blakely St Apt 101, Dunmore; 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 (~$410/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor Heights Public Housing | Scranton | 2 km |
| Webster Towers PB Section 8 | Scranton | 2 km |
| Scranton Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Scranton | 2 km |
| Webster Towers PB Section 8 | Scranton | 2 km |
| Lutherwood PB Section 8 | Scranton | 2.2 km |
| Dunmore Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Scranton | 2.4 km |
| Adams High Rise Apartments Public Housing | Scranton | 2.8 km |
| Mulberry Tower PB Section 8 | Scranton | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Dunmore
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Dunmore Housing 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 Dunmore Housing?
Residents report average rents near $410/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 Dunmore Housing?
Contact the management office at 208 N Blakely St Apt 101 in Dunmore. 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.