Memorial Acres Public Housing Sunbury, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Memorial Acres is a Public Housing community in Sunbury, PA with 128 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $484/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 6 months.
128
total units
92%
occupancy
$484
avg resident rent
6 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 16 Memorial Acres, Sunbury, PA 17801 Map → |
| Average household income | $23,906/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,221/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 17% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 55% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 84% |
| One-bedroom share | 14% |
How to apply at Memorial Acres
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 at 16 Memorial Acres, Sunbury; 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 (~$484/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Sunbury
- Riverfront Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- River Front Apartments PB Section 8
- Scott Tower/chestnut Tower Public Housing
- Shikellamy Homes PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cannery Point LIHTCPB Section 8 | Northumberland | 3.4 km |
| Cannery Point LIHTCPB Section 8 | Northumberland | 3.4 km |
| Queens Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | Northumberland | 4.2 km |
| Queens Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | Northumberland | 4.2 km |
| Stayman Park PB Section 8 | Selinsgrove | 10.3 km |
| High Street Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Selinsgrove | 10.3 km |
| Market Street Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Selinsgrove | 10.3 km |
| Essex Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lewisburg | 10.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Sunbury
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Memorial Acres 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 Memorial Acres?
Residents report average rents near $484/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 Memorial Acres?
Contact the management office at 16 Memorial Acres in Sunbury. 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.