Independent Housing Resources East PB Section 8 Pittsburgh, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Independent Housing Resources East is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Pittsburgh, PA with 24 units reporting 83% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $386/month on average.
24
total units
83%
occupancy
$386
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2541 S Braddock Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15218 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,773/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,471/yr |
| People per unit | 1.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 67% |
How to apply at Independent Housing Resources East
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 2541 S Braddock Ave, Pittsburgh; 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 (~$386/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Towers PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 0.8 km |
| Second East Hills Phase I LIHTC | Pittsburgh | 1.4 km |
| East Hills Park Apts LIHTC | Pittsburgh | 1.4 km |
| East Hills West Aka Maple Ridge Apa PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.4 km |
| Second East Hills Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 2.4 km |
| Homewood North PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 2.4 km |
| Homewood North Public Housing | Pittsburgh | 2.4 km |
| Prestigious Hills PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Independent Housing Resources East 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 Independent Housing Resources East?
Residents report average rents near $386/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 Independent Housing Resources East?
Contact the management office at 2541 S Braddock Ave in Pittsburgh. 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.