Penn Mar Plaza PB Section 8 Mars, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Penn Mar Plaza is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Mars, PA with 104 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $519/month on average.
104
total units
99%
occupancy
$519
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 Gilkey Dr, Mars, PA 16046 Map → |
| Average household income | $23,678/yr |
| Average personal income | $22,601/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 55% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Penn Mar Plaza
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 2 Gilkey Dr, Mars; 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 (~$519/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sbawp Housing, Inc. - Fithian House §811 | Wexford | 6.7 km |
| Sbawp Housing, Inc. - Fithian House §811 | Wexford | 6.7 km |
| Rolling Road Regency Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Cranberry Township | 8.5 km |
| Cranberry Pointe Townhouse LIHTCPB Section 8 | Cranberry Township | 9.3 km |
| Thomas Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Gibsonia | 9.5 km |
| Alexis Manor, Inc. PB Section 8 | Wexford | 10.3 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Penn Mar Plaza 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 Penn Mar Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $519/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 Penn Mar Plaza?
Contact the management office at 2 Gilkey Dr in Mars. 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.