Friendship Apts. Public Housing Erie, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Friendship Apts. is a Public Housing community in Erie, PA with 200 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $327/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 18 months.
200
total units
93%
occupancy
$327
avg resident rent
18 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 E 11th St, Erie, PA 16501 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,393/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,800/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 85% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Friendship Apts.
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 111 E 11th St, Erie; 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 (~$327/mo average here).
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| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parade Street Commons East LIHTCPB Section 8 | Erie | 0.8 km |
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| Boston Store Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Erie | 1.1 km |
| Pennsylvanian LIHTCPB Section 8 | Erie | 1.1 km |
| Tullio Towers PB Section 8 | Erie | 1.1 km |
| Palace Building Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Erie | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Friendship Apts. 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 Friendship Apts.?
Residents report average rents near $327/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 Friendship Apts.?
Contact the management office at 111 E 11th St in Erie. 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.