Highpoint Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 Erie, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Highpoint Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Erie, PA with 132 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $382/month on average.
132
total units
98%
occupancy
$382
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 2314 Sassafras St, Erie, PA 16502 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,944/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,784/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 81% |
How to apply at Highpoint Towers
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 2314 Sassafras St, Erie; 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 (~$382/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parade Street Commons East LIHTCPB Section 8 | Erie | 1.4 km |
| Center City Apartments Hands PB Section 8 | Erie | 1.4 km |
| First Erie Better Housing East Bet PB Section 8 | Erie | 1.4 km |
| First Erie Better Housing West Bet PB Section 8 | Erie | 1.4 km |
| Villa Maria Pres LIHTCPB Section 8 | Erie | 2 km |
| Villa Maria 2 Preservation LIHTCPB Section 8 | Erie | 2 km |
| Boston Store Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Erie | 2.2 km |
| Pennsylvanian LIHTCPB Section 8 | Erie | 2.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Highpoint Towers have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Highpoint Towers?
Residents report average rents near $382/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 Highpoint Towers?
Contact the management office at 2314 Sassafras St in Erie. 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.