Shikellamy Homes PB Section 8 Sunbury, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Shikellamy Homes is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Sunbury, PA with 25 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $434/month on average.
25
total units
88%
occupancy
$434
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 631 N 7th St, Sunbury, PA 17801 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,475/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,245/yr |
| People per unit | 3 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 67% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 88% |
How to apply at Shikellamy Homes
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 631 N 7th St, 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 (~$434/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Sunbury
- Riverfront Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- River Front Apartments PB Section 8
- Scott Tower/chestnut Tower Public Housing
- Memorial Acres Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cannery Point LIHTCPB Section 8 | Northumberland | 3.4 km |
| Cannery Point LIHTCPB Section 8 | Northumberland | 3.4 km |
| Queens Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | Northumberland | 4.2 km |
| Queens Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | Northumberland | 4.2 km |
| Stayman Park PB Section 8 | Selinsgrove | 10.3 km |
| High Street Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Selinsgrove | 10.3 km |
| Market Street Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Selinsgrove | 10.3 km |
| Essex Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lewisburg | 10.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Sunbury
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Shikellamy Homes 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 Shikellamy Homes?
Residents report average rents near $434/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 Shikellamy Homes?
Contact the management office at 631 N 7th St 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.