Geneva House PB Section 8 Scranton, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Geneva House is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Scranton, PA with 49 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $390/month on average.
49
total units
92%
occupancy
$390
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 323 Adams Ave, Scranton, PA 18503 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,788/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,956/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 67% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Geneva House
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 323 Adams Ave, Scranton; 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 (~$390/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Scranton
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- Hilltop Manor Public Housing
- Adams High Rise Apartments Public Housing
- Mulberry Tower PB Section 8
- Bangor Heights Public Housing
- Valley View Terrace Public Housing
- Skyview Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Sky View Park PB Section 8
- Jackson Heights Apartments Public Housing
- Washington West Apartments Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Jermyn Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Scranton | 0.8 km |
| Webster Towers PB Section 8 | Scranton | 0.8 km |
| Webster Towers PB Section 8 | Scranton | 0.8 km |
| Goodwill Neighborhood Residen LIHTCPB Section 8 | Scranton | 1.4 km |
| Goodwill at North LIHTCPB Section 8 | Scranton | 2.2 km |
| Harriet Beecher Stowe LIHTCPB Section 8 | Scranton | 2.2 km |
| Scranton Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Scranton | 2.4 km |
| Cabrini Apts Aka United Neighborhoo PB Section 8 | Scranton | 2.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Scranton
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Geneva House have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Geneva House?
Residents report average rents near $390/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 Geneva House?
Contact the management office at 323 Adams Ave in Scranton. 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.