John Paul Plaza PB Section 8 Pittsburgh, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
John Paul Plaza is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Pittsburgh, PA with 69 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $444/month on average.
69
total units
97%
occupancy
$444
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1005 Herron Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,955/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,421/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 72% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at John Paul Plaza
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 1005 Herron 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 (~$444/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lambeth Apartments Aka York Commons PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.1 km |
| York Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.1 km |
| Bellefield Dwellings LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.4 km |
| Bellefield Dwellings Apts Llc PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.4 km |
| William Moorhead Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.4 km |
| William S Moorhead Tower PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.4 km |
| Addison Terrace Ph 1 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 2 km |
| Bedford Hill Apartments Phase 1b Public Housing | Pittsburgh | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does John Paul Plaza 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 John Paul Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $444/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 Paul Plaza?
Contact the management office at 1005 Herron 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.