Lutherwood PB Section 8 Scranton, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lutherwood is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Scranton, PA with 125 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $429/month on average.
125
total units
98%
occupancy
$429
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Lake Scranton Rd, Scranton, PA 18505 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,549/yr |
| Average personal income | $19,549/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 37% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Lutherwood
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 1 Lake Scranton Rd, Scranton; 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 (~$429/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Scranton
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- Hilltop Manor Public Housing
- Adams High Rise Apartments Public Housing
- Mulberry Tower PB Section 8
- Bangor Heights Public Housing
- Valley View Terrace Public Housing
- Skyview Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Sky View Park PB Section 8
- Jackson Heights Apartments Public Housing
- Washington West Apartments Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dunmore Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Scranton | 0.8 km |
| Webster Towers PB Section 8 | Scranton | 2 km |
| Webster Towers PB Section 8 | Scranton | 2 km |
| Dunmore Housing Public Housing | Dunmore | 2.2 km |
| Amos Towers PB Section 8 | Scranton | 2.8 km |
| United House PB Section 8 | Scranton | 2.8 km |
| Geneva House PB Section 8 | Scranton | 2.8 km |
| Finch Towers PB Section 8 | Scranton | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Scranton
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lutherwood 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 Lutherwood?
Residents report average rents near $429/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 Lutherwood?
Contact the management office at 1 Lake Scranton Rd in Scranton. 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.