Park Avenue Towers PB Section 8 Wilkes Barre, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Park Avenue Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Wilkes Barre, PA with 129 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $323/month on average.
129
total units
94%
occupancy
$323
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 Park Ave, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,437/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,471/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 23% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Park Avenue Towers
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 300 Park Ave, Wilkes Barre; 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 (~$323/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Palmer House §202 Senior | Wilkes Barre | 0.8 km |
| Heritage Point Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilkes-barre | 1.1 km |
| Southeast Apartments Aka Sullivan P PB Section 8 | Hanover Township | 1.4 km |
| Hanover Village PB Section 8 | Hanover Township | 1.7 km |
| Lee Park Towers Public Housing | Hanover Township | 2.5 km |
| Lincoln Plaza Public Housing | Wilkes-barre | 2.5 km |
| Sullivan Place LIHTC | Hanover Township | 2.8 km |
| St John Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilkes Barre | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Park Avenue Towers 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 Park Avenue Towers?
Residents report average rents near $323/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 Park Avenue Towers?
Contact the management office at 300 Park Ave in Wilkes Barre. 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.