Griffith House Public Housing Steelton, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Griffith House is a Public Housing community in Steelton, PA with 40 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $292/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 38 months.
40
total units
100%
occupancy
$292
avg resident rent
38 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 800 Wood St, Steelton, PA 17113 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,323/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,463/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 98% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Griffith House
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 800 Wood St, Steelton; 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 (~$292/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Steelton
- Cole Crest Public Housing
- Hoy Towers Public Housing
- Latsha Towers Public Housing
- Lang Manor Public Housing
- Baldwin Village §811
- 224-228 Locust St LIHTCPB Section 8
- Felton Building Apartments 811 §811 PRA
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 2.2 km |
| Felton Building Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 2.5 km |
| Bistline House Public Housing | Harrisburg | 2.8 km |
| Ivey Lane LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 3.4 km |
| Highspire School Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Highspire | 3.4 km |
| Paxton Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 3.4 km |
| New Cumberland Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Cumberland | 3.4 km |
| Fairmont Public Housing | New Cumberland | 3.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Steelton
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Griffith House 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 Griffith House?
Residents report average rents near $292/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 Griffith House?
Contact the management office at 800 Wood St in Steelton. 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.