Hershey Plaza PB Section 8 Hershey, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Hershey Plaza is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Hershey, PA with 215 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $462/month on average.
215
total units
98%
occupancy
$462
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 215 W Chocolate Ave, Hershey, PA 17033 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,391/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,569/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 63% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 91% |
How to apply at Hershey Plaza
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 215 W Chocolate Ave, Hershey; 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 (~$462/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Hershey
- Willow Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8
- Willow Ridge Apts 811 §811 PRA
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hummelstown Manor PB Section 8 | Hummelstown | 4 km |
| Hummelstown Manor PB Section 8 | Hummelstown | 4 km |
| Cherry Place LIHTC | Palmyra | 6 km |
| Cherry Place LIHTC | Palmyra | 6 km |
| Palmyra Interfaith Manor PB Section 8 | Palmyra | 6.8 km |
| Waterford at Summit View LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hummelstown | 7.1 km |
| Rutherford Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hummelstown | 8.5 km |
| Rutherford Park Townhouse PB Section 8 | Hummelstown | 8.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Hershey
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Hershey Plaza 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 Hershey Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $462/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 Hershey Plaza?
Contact the management office at 215 W Chocolate Ave in Hershey. 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.