Edison Village PB Section 8 Harrisburg, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Edison Village is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Harrisburg, PA with 124 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $360/month on average.
124
total units
98%
occupancy
$360
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 S 18th St, Harrisburg, PA 17104 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,158/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,731/yr |
| People per unit | 1.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 58% |
How to apply at Edison Village
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 101 S 18th St, Harrisburg; 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 (~$360/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hill Cafe LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 0.8 km |
| Mulberry Street Properties LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 1.4 km |
| Mcfarland Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 1.4 km |
| Sylvan Heights Mansion LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 1.4 km |
| Court at Washington Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 2 km |
| Washington Square Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 2 km |
| M W Smith Homes Public Housing | Harrisburg | 2 km |
| Hillside Village Public Housing | Harrisburg | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Edison Village 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 Edison Village?
Residents report average rents near $360/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 Edison Village?
Contact the management office at 101 S 18th St in Harrisburg. 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.