Riverview Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 Pittsburgh, PA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Riverview Towers is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Pittsburgh, PA with 191 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

191
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address52 Garetta St, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units151
Placed in service2019
Affordability term35 years

How to apply at Riverview Towers

LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 52 Garetta St, Pittsburgh; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

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Saint Therese Plaza PB Section 8Munhall2.8 km
Palisades Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8Rankin3.4 km
Palisades Apts Llc PB Section 8Rankin3.4 km
Mon View Apts Llc PB Section 8West Mifflin3.5 km
Arlington Heights Public HousingPittsburgh3.5 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Riverview Towers have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Riverview Towers?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Riverview Towers?
Contact the management office at 52 Garetta St 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.