Princeton Park PB Section 8 Pittsburgh, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Princeton Park is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Pittsburgh, PA with 14 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $343/month on average.
14
total units
100%
occupancy
$343
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1486 Princeton Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,156/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,361/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 85% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 46% |
How to apply at Princeton Park
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 1486 Princeton Blvd, 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 (~$343/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Hill Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 0.8 km |
| Crawford Roberts LIHTC | Pittsburgh | 0.8 km |
| Second East Hills Phase I LIHTC | Pittsburgh | 1.1 km |
| East Hills Park Apts LIHTC | Pittsburgh | 1.1 km |
| East Hills West Aka Maple Ridge Apa PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.1 km |
| Wood Towers PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.7 km |
| Second East Hills Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 2.2 km |
| Prestigious Hills PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 2.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Princeton Park 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 Princeton Park?
Residents report average rents near $343/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 Princeton Park?
Contact the management office at 1486 Princeton Blvd 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.