Lake City Public Housing Erie, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lake City is a Public Housing community in Erie, PA with 327 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $560/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 22 months.
327
total units
94%
occupancy
$560
avg resident rent
22 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 318 E 17th St Apt 1, Erie, PA 16503 Map → |
| Average household income | $27,618/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,275/yr |
| People per unit | 3.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 55% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 78% |
| One-bedroom share | 3% |
How to apply at Lake City
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 318 E 17th St Apt 1, 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 (~$560/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East 15th Street Elderly C Ted Dom PB Section 8 | Erie | 1.1 km |
| Midtown Revitalization LIHTCPB Section 8 | Erie | 1.1 km |
| St. Francis Xavier Apartments §202 Senior | Erie | 1.1 km |
| Hands Metro §811 | Erie | 1.1 km |
| Boston Store Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Erie | 1.4 km |
| Pennsylvanian LIHTCPB Section 8 | Erie | 1.4 km |
| Tullio Towers PB Section 8 | Erie | 1.4 km |
| Parade Street Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Erie | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lake City 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 Lake City?
Residents report average rents near $560/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 Lake City?
Contact the management office at 318 E 17th St Apt 1 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.