Silver Lake Commons LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing Pittsburgh, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Silver Lake Commons is a Public Housing community in Pittsburgh, PA with 75 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $399/month on average.
75
total units
100%
occupancy
$399
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 6935 Frankstown Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,195/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,956/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 76% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Silver Lake Commons
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 6935 Frankstown Ave, Pittsburgh; 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 (~$399/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Homewood North PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 0.8 km |
| Homewood North Public Housing | Pittsburgh | 0.8 km |
| Kelly Hamilton PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 0.8 km |
| Eva P. Mitchell PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.4 km |
| Eva P Mitchell Residence LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.4 km |
| Scattered Sites North Public Housing | Pittsburgh | 1.7 km |
| Liberty Park Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.7 km |
| Larimer East Liberty Phase Ii PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Silver Lake Commons have?
Public Housing; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Silver Lake Commons?
Residents report average rents near $399/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 Silver Lake Commons?
Contact the management office at 6935 Frankstown Ave in Pittsburgh. 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.