Olyphant Apt/ Mcdade Chinchilla PB Section 8 Olyphant, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Olyphant Apt/ Mcdade Chinchilla is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Olyphant, PA with 89 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $382/month on average.
89
total units
92%
occupancy
$382
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 230 Lackawanna Ave, Olyphant, PA 18447 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,891/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,322/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 62% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Olyphant Apt/ Mcdade Chinchilla
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 230 Lackawanna Ave, Olyphant; 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 (~$382/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Olyphant
- Jessup Housing Public Housing
- Olyphant Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blakely Housing Public Housing | Peckville | 1.4 km |
| Jessup Revitalization LIHTCPB Section 8 | Jessup | 2.5 km |
| St Michaels on the Hill LIHTC | Jessup | 2.5 km |
| St Michaels on the Hill LIHTCPB Section 8 | Jessup | 2.5 km |
| Jessup Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Jessup | 2.5 km |
| Jessup Family Housing Public Housing | Jessup | 4.3 km |
| Scranton Townhouse Apartments PB Section 8 | Scranton | 6 km |
| Bangor Heights Public Housing | Scranton | 6.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Olyphant
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Olyphant Apt/ Mcdade Chinchilla 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 Olyphant Apt/ Mcdade Chinchilla?
Residents report average rents near $382/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 Olyphant Apt/ Mcdade Chinchilla?
Contact the management office at 230 Lackawanna Ave in Olyphant. 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.