Garden Towers Public Housing Kittanning, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Garden Towers is a Public Housing community in Kittanning, PA with 216 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $408/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 4 months.
216
total units
97%
occupancy
$408
avg resident rent
4 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 280 S McKean St, Kittanning, PA 16201 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,646/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,364/yr |
| People per unit | 1.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 17% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 62% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 89% |
| One-bedroom share | 85% |
How to apply at Garden Towers
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 280 S McKean St, Kittanning; 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 (~$408/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Kittanning
- Armstrong Court Public Housing
- Balcony Towers PB Section 8
- Rayburn Manor PB Section 8
- Mckean Street Housing LIHTCPB Section 8
- Kittanning Commons LIHTCPB Section 8
- Kittanning Cottages LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valley View Iv LIHTCPB Section 8 | Ford City | 2.2 km |
| Valley View Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Ford City | 2.2 km |
| Valley View Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Ford City | 2.2 km |
| Valley View Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Ford City | 2.2 km |
| Bellwood Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Ford City | 3.4 km |
| Freedom Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Ford City | 4.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Kittanning
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Garden Towers 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 Garden Towers?
Residents report average rents near $408/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 Garden Towers?
Contact the management office at 280 S McKean St in Kittanning. 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.