Lancaster Arms Apartments PB Section 8 Lancaster, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lancaster Arms Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Lancaster, PA with 73 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $541/month on average.
73
total units
99%
occupancy
$541
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 116 Jennings Dr, Lancaster, PA 17603 Map → |
| Average household income | $22,689/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,995/yr |
| People per unit | 2.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 66% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
How to apply at Lancaster Arms Apartments
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 116 Jennings Dr, Lancaster; 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 (~$541/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Farms Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lancaster | 1.4 km |
| Renaissance Row LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lancaster | 2 km |
| 325 Beaver St LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lancaster | 2 km |
| 319 Beaver St LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lancaster | 2 km |
| Long Crest LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lancaster | 2.4 km |
| Dial Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lancaster | 2.4 km |
| Umbrella Works Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lancaster | 2.8 km |
| Duke Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | Lancaster | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lancaster Arms Apartments 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 Lancaster Arms Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $541/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 Lancaster Arms Apartments?
Contact the management office at 116 Jennings Dr in Lancaster. 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.