Rachel Carson Hall Public Housing Tarentum, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Rachel Carson Hall is a Public Housing community in Tarentum, PA with 63 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $300/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 19 months.
63
total units
97%
occupancy
$300
avg resident rent
19 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 135 2nd Ave, Tarentum, PA 15084 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,428/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,762/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 96% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Rachel Carson Hall
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 135 2nd Ave, Tarentum; 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 (~$300/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Tarentum
- Tarentum Senior Housing Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Daltons Edge Phase Ii Public Housing
- Golden Tower Public Housing
- Daltons Edge Public Housing
- Tarentum Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8
- Felix Negley Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Negley Gardens Public Housing
- Burtner Apartments Public Housing
- 210 E Eighth Ave LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arnold Towers PB Section 8 | Arnold | 2.4 km |
| Arnold Manor Public Housing | Arnold | 2.4 km |
| Riverview Senior Living LIHTCPB Section 8 | Natrona Heights | 2.8 km |
| Kensington Manor / Arnold Townhouses Public Housing | New Kensington | 3.4 km |
| Valley Royal Court Apts Llc PB Section 8 | New Kensington | 3.4 km |
| Pioneer Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Kensington | 3.4 km |
| South Hamilton/toledo §811 | New Kensington | 3.4 km |
| Pioneer Apts 811 §811 PRA | New Kensington | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Tarentum
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Rachel Carson Hall 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 Rachel Carson Hall?
Residents report average rents near $300/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 Rachel Carson Hall?
Contact the management office at 135 2nd Ave in Tarentum. 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.