General Braddock Tower Public Housing Braddock, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
General Braddock Tower is a Public Housing community in Braddock, PA with 150 units reporting 85% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $296/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 8 months.
150
total units
85%
occupancy
$296
avg resident rent
8 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 620 6th St, Braddock, PA 15104 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,546/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,800/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 21% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at General Braddock Tower
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 620 6th St, Braddock; 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 (~$296/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Braddock
- Braddock Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8
- Tribrad Apts Llc PB Section 8
- Shady Park Place PB Section 8
- Ohringer Building LIHTCPB Section 8
- Mapleview Terrace Public Housing
- Berg Manor Apartments PB Section 8
- Overlook LIHTCPB Section 8
- East Braddock Hsng Development LIHTCPB Section 8
- North Braddock/east Pittsburgh LIHTCPB Section 8
- Parker Square LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brinton Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 0.8 km |
| Palisades Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rankin | 1.7 km |
| Palisades Apts Llc PB Section 8 | Rankin | 1.7 km |
| Mon View Apts Llc PB Section 8 | West Mifflin | 2 km |
| Fraser Hall LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | Turtle Creek | 2.5 km |
| Swissvale Towers Associates PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 2.8 km |
| Parkview Manor: Duquesne PB Section 8 | Duquesne | 3.3 km |
| Hilltop Housing Associates PB Section 8 | Duquesne | 3.3 km |
← All subsidized housing in Braddock
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does General Braddock Tower 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 General Braddock Tower?
Residents report average rents near $296/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 General Braddock Tower?
Contact the management office at 620 6th St in Braddock. 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.