Jackson Tower Public Housing Harrisburg, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Jackson Tower is a Public Housing community in Harrisburg, PA with 159 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $365/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 14 months.
159
total units
90%
occupancy
$365
avg resident rent
14 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1315 N 6th St, Harrisburg, PA 17102 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,153/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,974/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 1% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Jackson Tower
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 1315 N 6th St, Harrisburg; 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 (~$365/mo average here).
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- Harrisburg Park Apartments PB Section 8
- Ivey Lane LIHTCPB Section 8
- Edison Village PB Section 8
- Linden Terrace Aka River Trail Terr PB Section 8
- Morrison Towers Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 0.8 km |
| Mount Pleasant Apts LIHTC | Harrisburg | 0.8 km |
| Allison Hill Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 0.8 km |
| Allison Hill South LIHTC | Harrisburg | 0.8 km |
| Harmony Tower A.k.a Presbyterian Ap PB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 1.1 km |
| Hub Veterans Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 1.1 km |
| Court at Washington Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 1.4 km |
| Washington Square Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Jackson Tower 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 Jackson Tower?
Residents report average rents near $365/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 Jackson Tower?
Contact the management office at 1315 N 6th St in Harrisburg. 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.