Morrison Towers Public Housing Harrisburg, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Morrison Towers is a Public Housing community in Harrisburg, PA with 120 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $351/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 9 months.
120
total units
98%
occupancy
$351
avg resident rent
9 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 351 Chestnut St, Harrisburg, PA 17101 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,232/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,785/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 1% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Morrison Towers
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 351 Chestnut St, Harrisburg; 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 (~$351/mo average here).
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- Maclay Apts LIHTC
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- Pheasant Hill PB Section 8
- Jackson Tower Public Housing
- Harrisburg Park Apartments PB Section 8
- Ivey Lane LIHTCPB Section 8
- Edison Village PB Section 8
- Linden Terrace Aka River Trail Terr PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Street Properties LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 0.8 km |
| Mcfarland Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 0.8 km |
| Sylvan Heights Mansion LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 0.8 km |
| Harmony Tower A.k.a Presbyterian Ap PB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 0.8 km |
| Laurel Towers PB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 1.4 km |
| Cumberland Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 2 km |
| Mount Pleasant Apts LIHTC | Harrisburg | 2 km |
| Allison Hill Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Harrisburg
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Morrison Towers 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 Morrison Towers?
Residents report average rents near $351/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 Morrison Towers?
Contact the management office at 351 Chestnut St in Harrisburg. 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.