Minersville High Rise Public Housing Minersville, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Minersville High Rise is a Public Housing community in Minersville, PA with 214 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $391/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 17 months.
214
total units
99%
occupancy
$391
avg resident rent
17 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 Lewis St Apt 211, Minersville, PA 17954 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,245/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,562/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 72% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 57% |
How to apply at Minersville High Rise
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 300 Lewis St Apt 211, Minersville; 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 (~$391/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Minersville
- Miners Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barefield Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pottsville | 4.2 km |
| Laurel Terrace Public Housing | Pottsville | 4.3 km |
| John Ohara Public Housing | Pottsville | 5 km |
| Laurel Court Apts Public Housing | Pottsville | 5 km |
| Olde Twnemanor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pottsville | 5 km |
| Centre Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pottsville | 5 km |
| Market Square Apartments PB Section 8 | Pottsville | 5.2 km |
| Fairmount Public Housing | Pottsville | 5.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Minersville
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Minersville High Rise 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 Minersville High Rise?
Residents report average rents near $391/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 Minersville High Rise?
Contact the management office at 300 Lewis St Apt 211 in Minersville. 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.