Etna Commons PB Section 8 Pittsburgh, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Etna Commons is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Pittsburgh, PA with 46 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $393/month on average.
46
total units
96%
occupancy
$393
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 21 Hickory St, Pittsburgh, PA 15223 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,758/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,758/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Etna Commons
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 21 Hickory St, Pittsburgh; 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 (~$393/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpsburg Hirise for the Elderly PB Section 8 | Sharpsburg | 1.4 km |
| Sharpsburg Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sharpsburg | 1.4 km |
| Alverno Apartments §202 Senior | Millvale | 2 km |
| Lloyd Mcbride Court §202 Senior | Millvale | 2.8 km |
| Lambeth Apartments Aka York Commons PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 3.4 km |
| York Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 3.4 km |
| North Aiken Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | Pittsburgh | 3.7 km |
| Garfield Hts. Phase I Public Housing | Pittsburgh | 3.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Etna Commons 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 Etna Commons?
Residents report average rents near $393/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 Etna Commons?
Contact the management office at 21 Hickory St in Pittsburgh. 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.