Fairmont Public Housing New Cumberland, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Fairmont is a Public Housing community in New Cumberland, PA with 75 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $405/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 20 months.
75
total units
93%
occupancy
$405
avg resident rent
20 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 Ramsay Pl, New Cumberland, PA 17070 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,176/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,193/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Fairmont
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 300 Ramsay Pl, New Cumberland; 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 (~$405/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in New Cumberland
- New Cumberland Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8
- School House Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Felton Building Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 1.4 km |
| Lang Manor Public Housing | Steelton | 2 km |
| Cole Crest Public Housing | Steelton | 2.5 km |
| Hoy Towers Public Housing | Steelton | 2.8 km |
| Latsha Towers Public Housing | Steelton | 2.8 km |
| Baldwin Village §811 | Steelton | 2.8 km |
| 224-228 Locust St LIHTCPB Section 8 | Steelton | 2.8 km |
| John a F Hall Manor Public Housing | Harrisburg | 3.3 km |
← All subsidized housing in New Cumberland
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Fairmont 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 Fairmont?
Residents report average rents near $405/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?
Contact the management office at 300 Ramsay Pl in New Cumberland. 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.