Richland Towers PB Section 8 Johnstown, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Richland Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Johnstown, PA with 125 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $429/month on average.
125
total units
94%
occupancy
$429
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 343 Theatre Dr, Johnstown, PA 15904 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,765/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,592/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 53% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 88% |
| One-bedroom share | 95% |
How to apply at Richland Towers
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 343 Theatre Dr, Johnstown; 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 (~$429/mo average here).
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- Solomon Homes Public Housing
- Vine Street Towers Public Housing
- Townhouse Towers Public Housing
- Fulton I Connor Towers Public Housing
- Coopersdale Public Housing
- Prospect Homes Public Housing
- Garden Terrace Apts PB Section 8
- Oakhurst Homes Public Housing
- Luxor Gardens Belmont Heights PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Quemahoning Towers PB Section 8 | Windber | 4.5 km |
| Quemahoning Towers PB Section 8 | Windber | 4.5 km |
| Stadium Terrace Public Housing | Windber | 4.7 km |
| Stadium Terrace Public Housing | Windber | 4.7 km |
| Valley Pike Manor PB Section 8 | Johnstown | 8.1 km |
| Roxbury Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Johnstown | 8.3 km |
| Chandler School Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Johnstown | 12.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Johnstown
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Richland Towers 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 Richland Towers?
Residents report average rents near $429/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 Richland Towers?
Contact the management office at 343 Theatre Dr in Johnstown. 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.