Sherman Hills Apartments PB Section 8 Wilkes Barre, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Sherman Hills Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Wilkes Barre, PA with 341 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $237/month on average.
341
total units
94%
occupancy
$237
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 Parkview Cir, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 Map → |
| Average household income | $9,801/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,726/yr |
| People per unit | 1.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 27% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 54% |
How to apply at Sherman Hills Apartments
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 300 Parkview Cir, Wilkes Barre; 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 (~$237/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilkes Barre | 1.1 km |
| Lincoln Plaza Public Housing | Wilkes-barre | 1.4 km |
| Heritage Point Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilkes-barre | 1.7 km |
| Fairview Park-mountain T Public Housing | Kingston | 2.4 km |
| Southeast Apartments Aka Sullivan P PB Section 8 | Hanover Township | 2.5 km |
| Palmer House §202 Senior | Wilkes Barre | 2.8 km |
| Daniel J Flood Tower Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kingston | 3.4 km |
| Daniel J Flood Towers PB Section 8 | Kingston | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Sherman Hills Apartments 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 Sherman Hills Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $237/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 Sherman Hills Apartments?
Contact the management office at 300 Parkview Cir in Wilkes Barre. 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.