Penn Towers PB Section 8 Greensburg, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Penn Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Greensburg, PA with 97 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $385/month on average.
97
total units
95%
occupancy
$385
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 137 Harrison Ave, Greensburg, PA 15601 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,250/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,076/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Penn 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 137 Harrison Ave, Greensburg; 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 (~$385/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Troutman Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | Greensburg | 0.8 km |
| Troutman Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | Greensburg | 0.8 km |
| Walnut Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Greensburg | 1.4 km |
| Walnut Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Greensburg | 1.4 km |
| Jeannette Gardens 236 PB Section 8 | Jeannette | 6.1 km |
| Jeannette Gardens 236 PB Section 8 | Jeannette | 6.1 km |
| South Sixth St Revital Project LIHTC | Jeannette | 6.8 km |
| Pmh Vii §811 | Penn | 8.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Penn 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 Penn Towers?
Residents report average rents near $385/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 Towers?
Contact the management office at 137 Harrison Ave in Greensburg. 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.