Pennsylvania-bidwell Public Housing Pittsburgh, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Pennsylvania-bidwell is a Public Housing community in Pittsburgh, PA with 120 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $307/month on average.
120
total units
90%
occupancy
$307
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1014 Sheffield St, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,693/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,122/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 94% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 81% |
How to apply at Pennsylvania-bidwell
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 1014 Sheffield St, Pittsburgh; 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 (~$307/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Park Court Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 0.8 km |
| Northside Residences Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.1 km |
| Allegheny Dwellings Public Housing | Pittsburgh | 1.4 km |
| Allegheny Commons East LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.7 km |
| Roosevelt Arms Apartments PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 2 km |
| Perrysville Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 2.4 km |
| St Justin Plaza PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 2.4 km |
| K Leroy Irvis PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Pennsylvania-bidwell have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Pennsylvania-bidwell?
Residents report average rents near $307/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 Pennsylvania-bidwell?
Contact the management office at 1014 Sheffield St 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.