Mckeesport Towers Public Housing Mckeesport, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mckeesport Towers is a Public Housing community in Mckeesport, PA with 192 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $374/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 4 months.
192
total units
98%
occupancy
$374
avg resident rent
4 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $16,629/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,701/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 25% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 85% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 95% |
How to apply at Mckeesport Towers
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 (~$374/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Mckeesport
- E R Crawford Village Public Housing
- R B Harrison Village Public Housing
- Midtown Plaza PB Section 8
- Hi View Gardens PB Section 8
- Mckeesport Downtown Hsg LIHTCPB Section 8
- Yester Square LIHTCPB Section 8
- Yester Square Phase Ii - Mixed Finance Public Housing
- Versailles-archer Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Versailles-archer Mckeesport Elder PB Section 8
- Grandview Apartments §202 Senior
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fifth Avenue Commons §202 Senior | Mckeesport | 1.4 km |
| White Street Apartments §811 | Mckeesport | 1.4 km |
| 1819 Union Ave LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mckeesport | 1.7 km |
| Heritage Park PB Section 8 | White Oak | 2 km |
| 814 Huey St LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mckeesport | 2 km |
| Versailles Apartments PB Section 8 | Mckeesport | 2.4 km |
| Port Vue Apts PB Section 8 | Port Vue | 2.8 km |
| First Cedar Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Duquesne | 3.3 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mckeesport Towers 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 Mckeesport Towers?
Residents report average rents near $374/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 Mckeesport Towers?
Contact the management office in Mckeesport. 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.