Laurentian Hall PB Section 8 Pittsburgh, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Laurentian Hall is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Pittsburgh, PA with 36 units reporting 78% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $372/month on average.
36
total units
78%
occupancy
$372
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 5321 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,999/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,466/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 79% |
How to apply at Laurentian Hall
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 5321 Penn 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 (~$372/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pennley Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 0.8 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 |
| Scattered Sites North Public Housing | Pittsburgh | 1.7 km |
| Liberty Park Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.7 km |
| Larimer/east Liberty Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Laurentian Hall 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 Laurentian Hall?
Residents report average rents near $372/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 Laurentian Hall?
Contact the management office at 5321 Penn 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.