Penn Mathilda Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 Pittsburgh, PA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Penn Mathilda Apts is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Pittsburgh, PA with 39 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

39
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address4800 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units39
Placed in service2016

How to apply at Penn Mathilda Apts

LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 4800 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Penn Mathilda Apts have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Penn Mathilda Apts?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Penn Mathilda Apts?
Contact the management office at 4800 Penn Ave 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.