Scattered Site Public Housing Harrisburg, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Scattered Site is a Public Housing community in Harrisburg, PA with 79 units reporting 75% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $510/month on average.
79
total units
75%
occupancy
$510
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 2634 Lexington St, Harrisburg, PA 17110 Map → |
| Average household income | $23,005/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,600/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 70% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 89% |
How to apply at Scattered Site
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 2634 Lexington St, Harrisburg; 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 (~$510/mo average here).
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- Geo a Hoverter Homes Public Housing
- Maclay Apts LIHTC
- W Howard Day Homes Public Housing
- Pheasant Hill PB Section 8
- Jackson Tower Public Housing
- Harrisburg Park Apartments PB Section 8
- Ivey Lane LIHTCPB Section 8
- Edison Village PB Section 8
- Linden Terrace Aka River Trail Terr PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hub Veterans Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 1.4 km |
| 2003 N Third St LIHTC | Harrisburg | 1.4 km |
| M W Smith Homes Public Housing | Harrisburg | 2 km |
| Hillside Village Public Housing | Harrisburg | 2 km |
| Cumberland Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 2.2 km |
| Mount Pleasant Apts LIHTC | Harrisburg | 2.2 km |
| Allison Hill Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 2.2 km |
| Allison Hill South LIHTC | Harrisburg | 2.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Harrisburg
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Scattered Site 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 Scattered Site?
Residents report average rents near $510/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 Scattered Site?
Contact the management office at 2634 Lexington St in Harrisburg. 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.