Joseph A. Schmid Towers Public Housing Erie, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Joseph A. Schmid Towers is a Public Housing community in Erie, PA with 193 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $326/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 20 months.
193
total units
95%
occupancy
$326
avg resident rent
20 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 153 E 6th St, Erie, PA 16501 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,061/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,200/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Joseph A. Schmid Towers
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 153 E 6th St, Erie; 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 (~$326/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Richford Arms PB Section 8 | Erie | 0.8 km |
| Methodist Towers, Inc PB Section 8 | Erie | 0.8 km |
| East 15th Street Elderly C Ted Dom PB Section 8 | Erie | 0.8 km |
| Midtown Revitalization LIHTCPB Section 8 | Erie | 0.8 km |
| St. Francis Xavier Apartments §202 Senior | Erie | 0.8 km |
| Hands Metro §811 | Erie | 0.8 km |
| Niagara Apartments §811 | Erie | 1.1 km |
| Parade Street Commons East LIHTCPB Section 8 | Erie | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Joseph A. Schmid Towers 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 Joseph A. Schmid Towers?
Residents report average rents near $326/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 Joseph A. Schmid Towers?
Contact the management office at 153 E 6th St in Erie. 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.