St Justin Plaza PB Section 8 Pittsburgh, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
St Justin Plaza is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Pittsburgh, PA with 97 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $480/month on average.
97
total units
96%
occupancy
$480
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 Boggs Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15211 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,736/yr |
| Average personal income | $19,313/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 68% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at St Justin Plaza
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 120 Boggs Ave, Pittsburgh; 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 (~$480/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scattered Sites South Public Housing | Pittsburgh | 1.1 km |
| Roosevelt Arms Apartments PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.4 km |
| South Hills Retirement Res LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.4 km |
| K Leroy Irvis PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 2 km |
| Caliguiri Plaza Public Housing | Pittsburgh | 2 km |
| West Park Court Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 2.2 km |
| Pennsylvania-bidwell Public Housing | Pittsburgh | 2.4 km |
| Allegheny Commons East LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does St Justin Plaza 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 Justin Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $480/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 Justin Plaza?
Contact the management office at 120 Boggs Ave 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.