St Francis of Assisi Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 Scranton, PA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

St Francis of Assisi Commons is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Scranton, PA with 30 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

30
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
Address504 Penn Ave, Scranton, PA 18509 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units30
Placed in service2014

How to apply at St Francis of Assisi 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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 504 Penn Ave, Scranton; 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.

Other subsidized housing in Scranton

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Hotel Jermyn Apts LIHTCPB Section 8Scranton0.8 km
Webster Towers PB Section 8Scranton0.8 km
Webster Towers PB Section 8Scranton0.8 km
Goodwill Neighborhood Residen LIHTCPB Section 8Scranton1.4 km
Goodwill at North LIHTCPB Section 8Scranton2.2 km
Harriet Beecher Stowe LIHTCPB Section 8Scranton2.2 km
Scranton Square LIHTCPB Section 8Scranton2.4 km
Cabrini Apts Aka United Neighborhoo PB Section 8Scranton2.5 km

← All subsidized housing in Scranton

Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does St Francis of Assisi Commons 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 St Francis of Assisi Commons?
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 St Francis of Assisi Commons?
Contact the management office at 504 Penn Ave in Scranton. 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.