Fairmount Public Housing Pottsville, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Fairmount is a Public Housing community in Pottsville, PA with 82 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $448/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 2 months.
82
total units
95%
occupancy
$448
avg resident rent
2 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1100 W Arch St, Pottsville, PA 17901 Map → |
| Average household income | $23,727/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,184/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 53% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 77% |
| One-bedroom share | 18% |
How to apply at Fairmount
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 1100 W Arch St, Pottsville; 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 (~$448/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Pottsville
- Laurel Terrace Public Housing
- John Ohara Public Housing
- Laurel Court Apts Public Housing
- Market Square Apartments PB Section 8
- Queen of Peace Apartments PB Section 8
- Heritage Hills LIHTCPB Section 8
- Barefield Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8
- Olde Twnemanor LIHTCPB Section 8
- Barefield Mills LIHTCPB Section 8
- Centre Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Neumann Apartments PB Section 8 | Saint Clair | 4.5 km |
| Neumann Apartments PB Section 8 | Saint Clair | 4.5 km |
| Minersville High Rise Public Housing | Minersville | 5.2 km |
| Miners Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Minersville | 5.2 km |
| Minersville High Rise Public Housing | Minersville | 5.2 km |
| Miners Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Minersville | 5.2 km |
| Schuylkill Haven High Rise Public Housing | Schuylkill Haven | 6.1 km |
| St Charles Apts LIHTC | Schuylkill Haven | 6.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Pottsville
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Fairmount 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 Fairmount?
Residents report average rents near $448/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 Fairmount?
Contact the management office at 1100 W Arch St in Pottsville. 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.