Mid City Towers PB Section 8 Erie, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mid City Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Erie, PA with 132 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $314/month on average.
132
total units
97%
occupancy
$314
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 E 9th St, Erie, PA 16501 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,093/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,078/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 84% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 83% |
How to apply at Mid City Towers
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 at 12 E 9th St, Erie; 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 (~$314/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Richford Arms PB Section 8 | Erie | 0.8 km |
| Methodist Towers, Inc PB Section 8 | Erie | 0.8 km |
| East 15th Street Elderly C Ted Dom PB Section 8 | Erie | 0.8 km |
| Midtown Revitalization LIHTCPB Section 8 | Erie | 0.8 km |
| St. Francis Xavier Apartments §202 Senior | Erie | 0.8 km |
| Hands Metro §811 | Erie | 0.8 km |
| Niagara Apartments §811 | Erie | 1.1 km |
| Parade Street Commons East LIHTCPB Section 8 | Erie | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mid City Towers 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 Mid City Towers?
Residents report average rents near $314/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 Mid City Towers?
Contact the management office at 12 E 9th St in Erie. 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.