Girard Towers PB Section 8 Girard, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Girard Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Girard, PA with 50 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $389/month on average.
50
total units
98%
occupancy
$389
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 5181 Westgate Dr, Girard, PA 16417 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,925/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,925/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 62% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Girard Towers
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 5181 Westgate Dr, Girard; 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 (~$389/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Girard
- Martin's Landing §202 Senior
- Lake Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Fairview | 4 km |
| Chestnut Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Fairview | 4 km |
| Lake City Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lake City | 4.3 km |
| Lake City Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lake City | 4.3 km |
| Fairview Family Homes LIHTC | Fairview | 4.8 km |
| Fairview Family Homes LIHTC | Fairview | 4.8 km |
| Ridgebury Apartments, Inc. §202 Senior | Erie | 11.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Girard
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Girard Towers 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 Girard Towers?
Residents report average rents near $389/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 Girard Towers?
Contact the management office at 5181 Westgate Dr in Girard. 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.