South High Rise Public Housing Carbondale, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
South High Rise is a Public Housing community in Carbondale, PA with 197 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $436/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 4 months.
197
total units
97%
occupancy
$436
avg resident rent
4 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 60 S Main St, Carbondale, PA 18407 Map → |
| Average household income | $21,278/yr |
| Average personal income | $20,219/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 48% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 80% |
| One-bedroom share | 99% |
How to apply at South High Rise
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 60 S Main St, Carbondale; 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 (~$436/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Carbondale
- Summit Gardens PB Section 8
- John Street Public Housing
- Fallbrook LIHTCPB Section 8
- Fallbrook Apts 811 §811 PRA
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gravity Plane Apartments PB Section 8 | Waymart | 6.8 km |
| Laurel Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Waymart | 8.5 km |
| William Penn Apartments PB Section 8 | Forest City | 9.2 km |
| Blakely Housing Public Housing | Peckville | 12.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Carbondale
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does South High Rise 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 South High Rise?
Residents report average rents near $436/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 South High Rise?
Contact the management office at 60 S Main St in Carbondale. 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.