Market Square Apartments PB Section 8 Pottsville, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Market Square Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Pottsville, PA with 119 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $420/month on average.
119
total units
94%
occupancy
$420
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $17,404/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,942/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 63% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 91% |
| One-bedroom share | 63% |
How to apply at Market Square 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; 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 (~$420/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Pottsville
- Laurel Terrace Public Housing
- John Ohara Public Housing
- Laurel Court Apts Public Housing
- Fairmount Public Housing
- Queen of Peace Apartments PB Section 8
- Heritage Hills LIHTCPB Section 8
- Barefield Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8
- Olde Twnemanor LIHTCPB Section 8
- Barefield Mills LIHTCPB Section 8
- Centre Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Neumann Apartments PB Section 8 | Saint Clair | 4.5 km |
| Neumann Apartments PB Section 8 | Saint Clair | 4.5 km |
| Minersville High Rise Public Housing | Minersville | 5.2 km |
| Miners Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Minersville | 5.2 km |
| Minersville High Rise Public Housing | Minersville | 5.2 km |
| Miners Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Minersville | 5.2 km |
| Schuylkill Haven High Rise Public Housing | Schuylkill Haven | 6.1 km |
| St Charles Apts LIHTC | Schuylkill Haven | 6.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Market Square 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 Market Square Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $420/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 Market Square Apartments?
Contact the management office in Pottsville. 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.