Independence House PB Section 8 Erie, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Independence House is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Erie, PA with 12 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $325/month on average.
12
total units
100%
occupancy
$325
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 956 W 2nd St, Erie, PA 16507 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,408/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,408/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 91% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Independence House
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 956 W 2nd 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 (~$325/mo average here).
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- Harbor Homes Public Housing
- Lake City Public Housing
- Friendship Apts. Public Housing
- Joseph A. Schmid Towers Public Housing
- St Joseph Apartments PB Section 8
- Grandview Manor LIHTCPB Section 8
- Pineview Public Housing
- Methodist Towers LIHTCPB Section 8
- Highpoint Towers LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alex W. Thompson Apartments §202 Senior | Erie | 0.8 km |
| Cascade Run, Inc. §811 | Erie | 0.8 km |
| Eih Bayview, Inc. §811 | Erie | 1.1 km |
| Villa Maria Pres LIHTCPB Section 8 | Erie | 1.4 km |
| Villa Maria 2 Preservation LIHTCPB Section 8 | Erie | 1.4 km |
| Richford Arms PB Section 8 | Erie | 1.7 km |
| Methodist Towers, Inc PB Section 8 | Erie | 1.7 km |
| North Coast Place Apartments §811 | Erie | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Independence House 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 Independence House?
Residents report average rents near $325/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 Independence House?
Contact the management office at 956 W 2nd 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.