Schuylkill Haven High Rise Public Housing Schuylkill Haven, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Schuylkill Haven High Rise is a Public Housing community in Schuylkill Haven, PA with 198 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $432/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 8 months.
198
total units
99%
occupancy
$432
avg resident rent
8 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 255 Parkway, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,911/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,650/yr |
| People per unit | 1.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 17% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 63% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 89% |
| One-bedroom share | 73% |
How to apply at Schuylkill Haven High Rise
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 255 Parkway, Schuylkill Haven; 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 (~$432/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Schuylkill Haven
- St Charles Apts LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Market Square Apartments PB Section 8 | Pottsville | 6.1 km |
| Fairmount Public Housing | Pottsville | 6.1 km |
| Barefield Mills LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pottsville | 6.1 km |
| Independence Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Orwigsburg | 6.3 km |
| Applewood Ii LIHTC | Orwigsburg | 6.3 km |
| Laurel Terrace Public Housing | Pottsville | 6.5 km |
| John Ohara Public Housing | Pottsville | 7.1 km |
| Laurel Court Apts Public Housing | Pottsville | 7.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Schuylkill Haven
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Schuylkill Haven High Rise 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 Schuylkill Haven High Rise?
Residents report average rents near $432/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 Schuylkill Haven High Rise?
Contact the management office at 255 Parkway in Schuylkill Haven. 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.