Lincoln Plaza Public Housing Wilkes-barre, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lincoln Plaza is a Public Housing community in Wilkes-barre, PA with 200 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $356/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 4 months.
200
total units
98%
occupancy
$356
avg resident rent
4 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $16,091/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,611/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 76% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Lincoln Plaza
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; 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 (~$356/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Wilkes-barre
- Heritage Point Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sherman Hills Apartments PB Section 8 | Wilkes Barre | 1.4 km |
| Interfaith Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilkes Barre | 1.4 km |
| City Heights Apartments PB Section 8 | Wilkes Barre | 1.4 km |
| Interfaith Heights Associates Aka E PB Section 8 | Wilkes Barre | 1.4 km |
| Boulevard Townhomes Public Housing | Wilkes Barre | 2 km |
| Bnai Brith Apartments PB Section 8 | Wilkes Barre | 2 km |
| East End Towers - Southv Public Housing | Wilkes Barre | 2.2 km |
| St John Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilkes Barre | 2.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Wilkes-barre
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lincoln Plaza 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 Lincoln Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $356/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 Lincoln Plaza?
Contact the management office in Wilkes-barre. 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.