Mount Carmel Elderly PB Section 8 Mount Carmel, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mount Carmel Elderly is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Mount Carmel, PA with 100 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $403/month on average.
100
total units
96%
occupancy
$403
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 315 S Hickory St, Mount Carmel, PA 17851 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,679/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,159/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 57% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Mount Carmel Elderly
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 315 S Hickory St, Mount Carmel; 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 (~$403/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Mount Carmel
- Mount Carmel Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mt Carmel | 0.8 km |
| Pleasant Valley Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mt Carmel | 0.8 km |
| New Centrailia Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kulpmont | 4.2 km |
| Timberwood Park Elderly LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kulpmont | 5.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Mount Carmel
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mount Carmel Elderly 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 Mount Carmel Elderly?
Residents report average rents near $403/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 Mount Carmel Elderly?
Contact the management office at 315 S Hickory St in Mount Carmel. 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.