Homestead Apartments Tower Phase I Public Housing Homestead, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Homestead Apartments Tower Phase I is a Public Housing community in Homestead, PA with 60 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $331/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 36 months.
60
total units
97%
occupancy
$331
avg resident rent
36 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 412 E 8th Ave, Homestead, PA 15120 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,605/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,208/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 84% |
How to apply at Homestead Apartments Tower Phase I
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 412 E 8th Ave, Homestead; 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 (~$331/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Homestead
- Homestead Apartments Phase Ii Public Housing
- Homestead Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Homestead Apts Iii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Homestead B Tower (phase Iii) Public Housing
- Homestead Apts Ext Public Housing
- Homestead Apts Iv LIHTCPB Section 8
- One Homestead LIHTCPB Section 8
- Second Baptist Senior Apartments §202 Senior
- Homestead Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Heritage Court Elderly Housing LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riverview Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 0.8 km |
| Riverview Phase Ii PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 0.8 km |
| Glen Hazel Apartments PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.7 km |
| Glen Hazel Rad - Proper LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.7 km |
| Swissvale Towers Associates PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 2 km |
| Forward-shady Apartments PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 2.4 km |
| Saint Therese Plaza PB Section 8 | Munhall | 2.4 km |
| Palisades Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rankin | 2.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Homestead
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Homestead Apartments Tower Phase I 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 Homestead Apartments Tower Phase I?
Residents report average rents near $331/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 Homestead Apartments Tower Phase I?
Contact the management office at 412 E 8th Ave in Homestead. 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.