Fairmont Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing Pittsburgh, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Fairmont Apartments is a Public Housing community in Pittsburgh, PA with 50 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $391/month on average.
50
total units
96%
occupancy
$391
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 5461 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,444/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,444/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Fairmont Apartments
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 5461 Penn Ave, 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 (~$391/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Fairmont Apartments have?
Public Housing; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. 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 Fairmont Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $391/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 Fairmont Apartments?
Contact the management office at 5461 Penn Ave 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.