John Ohara Public Housing Pottsville, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
John Ohara is a Public Housing community in Pottsville, PA with 139 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $418/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 9 months.
139
total units
96%
occupancy
$418
avg resident rent
9 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 800-01 N 2nd St, Pottsville, PA 17901 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,855/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,052/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 63% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 86% |
| One-bedroom share | 15% |
How to apply at John Ohara
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 800-01 N 2nd St, Pottsville; 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 (~$418/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Pottsville
- Laurel Terrace Public Housing
- Laurel Court Apts Public Housing
- Market Square Apartments PB Section 8
- Fairmount Public Housing
- Queen of Peace Apartments PB Section 8
- Heritage Hills LIHTCPB Section 8
- Barefield Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8
- Olde Twnemanor LIHTCPB Section 8
- Barefield Mills LIHTCPB Section 8
- Centre Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Neumann Apartments PB Section 8 | Saint Clair | 3.4 km |
| Neumann Apartments PB Section 8 | Saint Clair | 3.4 km |
| Minersville High Rise Public Housing | Minersville | 5 km |
| Miners Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Minersville | 5 km |
| Minersville High Rise Public Housing | Minersville | 5 km |
| Miners Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Minersville | 5 km |
| Schuylkill Haven High Rise Public Housing | Schuylkill Haven | 7.1 km |
| St Charles Apts LIHTC | Schuylkill Haven | 7.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Pottsville
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does John Ohara 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 John Ohara?
Residents report average rents near $418/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 John Ohara?
Contact the management office at 800-01 N 2nd St in Pottsville. 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.