Hillcrest Apts Public Housing Shamokin, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Hillcrest Apts is a Public Housing community in Shamokin, PA with 202 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $389/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 3 months.
202
total units
97%
occupancy
$389
avg resident rent
3 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 170 E Dewart St, Shamokin, PA 17872 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,785/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,272/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 18% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 68% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 91% |
| One-bedroom share | 55% |
How to apply at Hillcrest Apts
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 170 E Dewart St, Shamokin; 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 Shamokin
- Lincoln Towers PB Section 8
- Sheridan Court Elderly LIHTCPB Section 8
- Center City Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Madison Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coal Township Elderly PB Section 8 | Coal Township | 1.7 km |
| Coal Township Elderly PB Section 8 | Coal Township | 1.7 km |
| Mountainside Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Coal Township | 2.8 km |
| Mountainside Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Coal Township | 2.8 km |
| Timberwood Park Elderly LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kulpmont | 6.8 km |
| New Centrailia Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kulpmont | 7.6 km |
| Nottingham Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Elysburg | 7.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Shamokin
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Hillcrest Apts 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 Hillcrest Apts?
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 Hillcrest Apts?
Contact the management office at 170 E Dewart St in Shamokin. 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.