One West Penn PB Section 8 Carlisle, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
One West Penn is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Carlisle, PA with 130 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $435/month on average.
130
total units
92%
occupancy
$435
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 W Penn St, Carlisle, PA 17013 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,887/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,292/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 69% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at One West Penn
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 1 W Penn St, Carlisle; 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 (~$435/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Carlisle
- Carlisle Family Apts Public Housing
- Dawn Ridge LIHTC
- Dawn Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8
- Townhomes @ Factory Sq LIHTCPB Section 8
- Carlisle Veterans Housing LIHTCPB Section 8
- East Gate Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Middlesex Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Stevens Affordable Housing LIHTCPB Section 8
- Hanover Street Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Historic Molly Pitcher LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Townhomes at Factory Square - Carli §811 PRA | Carlisle | 0.8 km |
| Townhomes at Factory Square - Carli §811 PRA | Carlisle | 0.8 km |
| 13 E High St LIHTCPB Section 8 | Carlisle | 1.1 km |
| 13 E High St LIHTCPB Section 8 | Carlisle | 1.1 km |
| Historic Molly Pitcher Ph Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Carlisle | 3.3 km |
| Historic Molly Pitcher Ph Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Carlisle | 3.3 km |
| Boiling Springs Apartments PB Section 8 | Boiling Springs | 7 km |
| Silver Spring Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mechanicsburg | 10.6 km |
← All subsidized housing in Carlisle
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does One West Penn 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 One West Penn?
Residents report average rents near $435/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 One West Penn?
Contact the management office at 1 W Penn St in Carlisle. 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.