Summit Gardens PB Section 8 Carbondale, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Summit Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Carbondale, PA with 215 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $359/month on average.
215
total units
97%
occupancy
$359
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 105 Westgate Dr, Carbondale, PA 18407 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,953/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,321/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 70% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 33% |
How to apply at Summit Gardens
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 105 Westgate Dr, 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 (~$359/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Carbondale
- South High Rise Public Housing
- 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 | 7.6 km |
| Laurel Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Waymart | 9.3 km |
| William Penn Apartments PB Section 8 | Forest City | 9.5 km |
| Blakely Housing Public Housing | Peckville | 12 km |
← All subsidized housing in Carbondale
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Summit Gardens 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 Summit Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $359/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 Summit Gardens?
Contact the management office at 105 Westgate Dr 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.