St Joseph Apartments PB Section 8 Erie, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
St Joseph Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Erie, PA with 190 units reporting 85% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $430/month on average.
190
total units
85%
occupancy
$430
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 517 Maryland Ave, Erie, PA 16505 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,121/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,458/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 47% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 96% |
How to apply at St Joseph Apartments
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 517 Maryland Ave, Erie; 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 (~$430/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maryvale Apartments §202 Senior | Erie | 0.8 km |
| Eih Bayview, Inc. §811 | Erie | 2 km |
| Villa Maria Pres LIHTCPB Section 8 | Erie | 2.8 km |
| Villa Maria 2 Preservation LIHTCPB Section 8 | Erie | 2.8 km |
| Independence House PB Section 8 | Erie | 2.8 km |
| Alex W. Thompson Apartments §202 Senior | Erie | 3.4 km |
| Cascade Run, Inc. §811 | Erie | 3.4 km |
| North Coast Place Apartments §811 | Erie | 3.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does St Joseph Apartments have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at St Joseph Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $430/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 St Joseph Apartments?
Contact the management office at 517 Maryland Ave in Erie. 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.