New Pennley Place Phase I PB Section 8 Pittsburgh, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
New Pennley Place Phase I is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Pittsburgh, PA with 38 units reporting 87% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $381/month on average.
38
total units
87%
occupancy
$381
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $15,622/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,886/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 80% |
How to apply at New Pennley Place Phase I
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; 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 (~$381/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scattered Sites North Public Housing | Pittsburgh | 0.8 km |
| Liberty Park Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 0.8 km |
| Larimer/east Liberty Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.4 km |
| Bellefield Dwellings LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 2 km |
| Bellefield Dwellings Apts Llc PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 2 km |
| William Moorhead Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 2 km |
| William S Moorhead Tower PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 2 km |
| Homewood House PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 2.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does New Pennley Place Phase I 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 New Pennley Place Phase I?
Residents report average rents near $381/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 New Pennley Place Phase I?
Contact the management office in Pittsburgh. 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.