Metowers LIHTCPB Section 8 Pittsburgh, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Metowers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Pittsburgh, PA with 98 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $438/month on average.
98
total units
99%
occupancy
$438
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1001 New Brighton Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15202 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,340/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,949/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 70% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Metowers
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 1001 New Brighton Rd, Pittsburgh; 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 (~$438/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Pittsburgh
- Northview Heights Public Housing
- Bedford Dwellings Public Housing
- Crawford Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Wood Street Commons LIHTCPB Section 8
- Brinton Manor Apartments PB Section 8
- Glen Hazel Apartments PB Section 8
- Glen Hazel Rad - Proper LIHTCPB Section 8
- Pressley St Hi-rise Public Housing
- Crawford Roberts Redev LIHTCPB Section 8
- Allequippa Terrace Phase 1a LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crawford Square Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.4 km |
| Fremont Square PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.4 km |
| Ross Presbyterian Sr Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 2 km |
| Pleasant Ridge I Public Housing | Mc Kees Rocks | 2.4 km |
| Ohioview Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mc Kees Rocks | 2.8 km |
| Riverview Manor Brighton Heights PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 2.8 km |
| Ohioview Tower Public Housing | Mc Kees Rocks | 2.8 km |
| Sheptytsky Arms Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Pittsburgh
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Metowers have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Metowers?
Residents report average rents near $438/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 Metowers?
Contact the management office at 1001 New Brighton Rd in Pittsburgh. 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.