Michael Ross Public Housing Montgomery, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Michael Ross is a Public Housing community in Montgomery, PA with 226 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $408/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 15 months.
226
total units
100%
occupancy
$408
avg resident rent
15 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 38 Bower St, Montgomery, PA 17752 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,569/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,141/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 71% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 31% |
How to apply at Michael Ross
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 38 Bower St, Montgomery; 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 (~$408/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Montgomery
- Houston Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park Place North Assoc LIHTCPB Section 8 | Muncy | 7.6 km |
| Muncy Greene LIHTCPB Section 8 | Muncy | 8.4 km |
| Warrior Run Manor PB Section 8 | Watsontown | 8.9 km |
| Liberty Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Watsontown | 9 km |
| Liberty Terraces B LIHTCPB Section 8 | Watsontown | 9 km |
| Liberty Terraces C LIHTCPB Section 8 | Watsontown | 9 km |
| Mill Race Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Montoursville | 10.8 km |
| Parkside Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Montoursville | 10.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Montgomery
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Michael Ross 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 Michael Ross?
Residents report average rents near $408/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 Michael Ross?
Contact the management office at 38 Bower St in Montgomery. 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.