South Hills Retirement Res LIHTCPB Section 8 Pittsburgh, PA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

South Hills Retirement Res is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Pittsburgh, PA with 106 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

106
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address125 Ruth St, Pittsburgh, PA 15211 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units84
Placed in service2010

How to apply at South Hills Retirement Res

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 125 Ruth St, Pittsburgh; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does South Hills Retirement Res have?
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 South Hills Retirement Res?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at South Hills Retirement Res?
Contact the management office at 125 Ruth St 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.