Pennsylvania Square PB Section 8 South Gate, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Pennsylvania Square is a Project-Based Section 8 community in South Gate, CA with 75 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $407/month on average.
75
total units
97%
occupancy
$407
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 3170 Southern Ave, South Gate, CA 90280 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,867/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,602/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 97% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Pennsylvania Square
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 3170 Southern Ave, South Gate; 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 (~$407/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in South Gate
- Calden Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Hollydale Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Path Villas South Gate LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Downs Phase 1a LIHTCPB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 1.7 km |
| Jordan Downs Phase S3 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 1.7 km |
| Las Brisas Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Cudahy | 2 km |
| Cudahy Gardens LIHTC | Cudahy | 2 km |
| Westminster Park Plaza Apts LIHTC | Los Angeles | 2.5 km |
| Jordan Downs Area H (phase Ii) LIHTCPB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 2.5 km |
| Imperial Courts Public Housing | Los Angeles | 2.8 km |
| Watts Arms I PB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in South Gate
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Pennsylvania Square 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 Pennsylvania Square?
Residents report average rents near $407/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 Square?
Contact the management office at 3170 Southern Ave in South Gate. 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.