Solomon Homes Public Housing Johnstown, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Solomon Homes is a Public Housing community in Johnstown, PA with 248 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $180/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 13 months.
248
total units
93%
occupancy
$180
avg resident rent
13 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1201 Solomon St, Johnstown, PA 15902 Map → |
| Average household income | $7,406/yr |
| Average personal income | $2,828/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 22% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 3% |
How to apply at Solomon Homes
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 1201 Solomon St, Johnstown; 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 (~$180/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Johnstown
- Oakhurst Homes Ext. Public Housing
- Vine Street Towers Public Housing
- Townhouse Towers Public Housing
- Fulton I Connor Towers Public Housing
- Richland Towers PB Section 8
- Coopersdale Public Housing
- Prospect Homes Public Housing
- Garden Terrace Apts PB Section 8
- Oakhurst Homes Public Housing
- Luxor Gardens Belmont Heights PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Pike Manor PB Section 8 | Johnstown | 2.5 km |
| Valley Pike Manor PB Section 8 | Johnstown | 2.5 km |
| Roxbury Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Johnstown | 3.5 km |
| Roxbury Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Johnstown | 3.5 km |
| Chandler School Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Johnstown | 6.7 km |
| Chandler School Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Johnstown | 6.7 km |
| Laurel Wood Apartments PB Section 8 | Johnstown | 7.6 km |
| Quemahoning Towers PB Section 8 | Windber | 10.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Johnstown
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Solomon Homes 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 Solomon Homes?
Residents report average rents near $180/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 Solomon Homes?
Contact the management office at 1201 Solomon St in Johnstown. 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.