Jessup Housing Public Housing Olyphant, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Jessup Housing is a Public Housing community in Olyphant, PA with 220 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $376/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 7 months.
220
total units
99%
occupancy
$376
avg resident rent
7 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 210 Willow Ave, Olyphant, PA 18447 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,547/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,956/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 54% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 88% |
| One-bedroom share | 91% |
How to apply at Jessup Housing
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 210 Willow Ave, Olyphant; 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 (~$376/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Olyphant
- Olyphant Apt/ Mcdade Chinchilla PB Section 8
- Olyphant Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blakely Housing Public Housing | Peckville | 1.4 km |
| Jessup Revitalization LIHTCPB Section 8 | Jessup | 2.5 km |
| St Michaels on the Hill LIHTC | Jessup | 2.5 km |
| St Michaels on the Hill LIHTCPB Section 8 | Jessup | 2.5 km |
| Jessup Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Jessup | 2.5 km |
| Jessup Family Housing Public Housing | Jessup | 4.3 km |
| Scranton Townhouse Apartments PB Section 8 | Scranton | 6 km |
| Bangor Heights Public Housing | Scranton | 6.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Olyphant
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Jessup Housing 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 Jessup Housing?
Residents report average rents near $376/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 Jessup Housing?
Contact the management office at 210 Willow Ave in Olyphant. 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.