Geo a Hoverter Homes Public Housing Harrisburg, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Geo a Hoverter Homes is a Public Housing community in Harrisburg, PA with 233 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $319/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 27 months.
233
total units
94%
occupancy
$319
avg resident rent
27 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1270R Oyler Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17104 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,448/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,317/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 85% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 29% |
How to apply at Geo a Hoverter Homes
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 1270R Oyler Rd, Harrisburg; 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 (~$319/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Paxton Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 0.8 km |
| Mulberry Street Properties LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 1.4 km |
| Mcfarland Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 1.4 km |
| Sylvan Heights Mansion LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 1.4 km |
| Bistline House Public Housing | Harrisburg | 1.7 km |
| Court at Washington Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 2 km |
| Washington Square Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 2 km |
| Governor Hotel Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Geo a Hoverter Homes 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 Geo a Hoverter Homes?
Residents report average rents near $319/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 Geo a Hoverter Homes?
Contact the management office at 1270R Oyler Rd in Harrisburg. 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.