Richford Arms PB Section 8 Erie, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Richford Arms is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Erie, PA with 100 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $333/month on average.
100
total units
96%
occupancy
$333
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 515 State St, Erie, PA 16501 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,977/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,429/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Richford Arms
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 515 State St, Erie; 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 (~$333/mo average here).
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- Pineview Public Housing
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mid City Towers PB Section 8 | Erie | 0.8 km |
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| Pennsylvanian LIHTCPB Section 8 | Erie | 0.8 km |
| Tullio Towers PB Section 8 | Erie | 0.8 km |
| Alex W. Thompson Apartments §202 Senior | Erie | 0.8 km |
| Palace Building Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Erie | 0.8 km |
| North Coast Place Apartments §811 | Erie | 1.1 km |
| Villa Maria Pres LIHTCPB Section 8 | Erie | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Richford Arms 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 Richford Arms?
Residents report average rents near $333/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 Richford Arms?
Contact the management office at 515 State St in Erie. 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.