Lincoln Towers PB Section 8 Shamokin, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lincoln Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Shamokin, PA with 100 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $436/month on average.
100
total units
99%
occupancy
$436
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 201 W Mulberry St, Shamokin, PA 17872 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,707/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,591/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 52% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 88% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Lincoln Towers
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 201 W Mulberry St, Shamokin; 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 (~$436/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Shamokin
- Hillcrest Apts Public Housing
- Sheridan Court Elderly LIHTCPB Section 8
- Center City Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Madison Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coal Township Elderly PB Section 8 | Coal Township | 1.4 km |
| Coal Township Elderly PB Section 8 | Coal Township | 1.4 km |
| Mountainside Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Coal Township | 2.8 km |
| Mountainside Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Coal Township | 2.8 km |
| Timberwood Park Elderly LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kulpmont | 7.9 km |
| New Centrailia Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kulpmont | 8.5 km |
| Nottingham Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Elysburg | 8.9 km |
← All subsidized housing in Shamokin
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lincoln Towers 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 Lincoln Towers?
Residents report average rents near $436/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 Towers?
Contact the management office at 201 W Mulberry St in Shamokin. 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.