Plum Creek Acres PB Section 8 Pittsburgh, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Plum Creek Acres is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Pittsburgh, PA with 36 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $482/month on average.
36
total units
97%
occupancy
$482
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 501 Center New Texas Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15239 Map → |
| Average household income | $21,625/yr |
| Average personal income | $21,625/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 58% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Plum Creek Acres
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 501 Center New Texas Rd, 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 (~$482/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Serenity Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 0.8 km |
| Meadows Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Penn Hills | 2.5 km |
| Penn Hills Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Penn Hills | 2.8 km |
| Lavender Heights Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Penn Hills | 2.8 km |
| Lavender Heights I PB Section 8 | Penn Hills | 2.8 km |
| Lavender Heights Public Housing | Penn Hills | 2.8 km |
| 118 Newfield Dr LIHTCPB Section 8 | Verona | 3.5 km |
| 2348 School St LIHTCPB Section 8 | Penn Hills | 4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Plum Creek Acres 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 Plum Creek Acres?
Residents report average rents near $482/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 Plum Creek Acres?
Contact the management office at 501 Center New Texas Rd 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.