Scott Tower/chestnut Tower Public Housing Sunbury, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Scott Tower/chestnut Tower is a Public Housing community in Sunbury, PA with 179 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $419/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 2 months.
179
total units
98%
occupancy
$419
avg resident rent
2 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 705 Market St Apt 211, Sunbury, PA 17801 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,781/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,916/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 19% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 49% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 88% |
| One-bedroom share | 99% |
How to apply at Scott Tower/chestnut Tower
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 705 Market St Apt 211, Sunbury; 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 (~$419/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Sunbury
- Riverfront Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- River Front Apartments PB Section 8
- Memorial Acres Public Housing
- Shikellamy Homes PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cannery Point LIHTCPB Section 8 | Northumberland | 4.4 km |
| Cannery Point LIHTCPB Section 8 | Northumberland | 4.4 km |
| Queens Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | Northumberland | 4.7 km |
| Queens Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | Northumberland | 4.7 km |
| Stayman Park PB Section 8 | Selinsgrove | 8.9 km |
| High Street Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Selinsgrove | 8.9 km |
| Market Street Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Selinsgrove | 8.9 km |
| Essex Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lewisburg | 11.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Sunbury
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Scott Tower/chestnut Tower 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 Scott Tower/chestnut Tower?
Residents report average rents near $419/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 Scott Tower/chestnut Tower?
Contact the management office at 705 Market St Apt 211 in Sunbury. 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.