Northview Heights Public Housing Pittsburgh, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Northview Heights is a Public Housing community in Pittsburgh, PA with 533 units reporting 81% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $413/month on average.
533
total units
81%
occupancy
$413
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 533 Mount Pleasant Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15214 Map → |
| Average household income | $24,772/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,726/yr |
| People per unit | 3.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 68% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 88% |
| One-bedroom share | 3% |
How to apply at Northview Heights
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 533 Mount Pleasant Rd, Pittsburgh; 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 (~$413/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Perrysville Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.4 km |
| Allegheny Dwellings Public Housing | Pittsburgh | 2.4 km |
| St Ambrose Manor PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 2.4 km |
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| Allegheny Commons East LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 3.3 km |
| West Park Court Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 3.4 km |
| Riverview Manor Brighton Heights PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 3.4 km |
| Lambeth Apartments Aka York Commons PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 3.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Northview Heights 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 Northview Heights?
Residents report average rents near $413/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 Northview Heights?
Contact the management office at 533 Mount Pleasant Rd 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.