Pennshaw Estates PB Section 8 Turtle Creek, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Pennshaw Estates is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Turtle Creek, PA with 36 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $389/month on average.
36
total units
94%
occupancy
$389
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 Shaw Ave, Turtle Creek, PA 15145 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,206/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,330/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Pennshaw Estates
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 101 Shaw Ave, Turtle Creek; 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 (~$389/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bessemer Terrace §202 Senior | East Pittsburgh | 1.4 km |
| Brinton Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.7 km |
| Parkledge Apartments PB Section 8 | North Versailles | 2.4 km |
| General Braddock Tower Public Housing | Braddock | 2.5 km |
| Hawkins Village Redev Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rankin | 2.5 km |
| Tribrad Apts Llc PB Section 8 | Braddock | 2.5 km |
| Commerce Plaza Apartments Public Housing | Wilmerding | 2.8 km |
| Rolling Woods LIHTCPB Section 8 | North Versailles | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Turtle Creek
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Pennshaw Estates 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 Pennshaw Estates?
Residents report average rents near $389/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 Pennshaw Estates?
Contact the management office at 101 Shaw Ave in Turtle Creek. 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.