Valley View Terrace Public Housing Scranton, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Valley View Terrace is a Public Housing community in Scranton, PA with 189 units reporting 84% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $343/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 13 months.
189
total units
84%
occupancy
$343
avg resident rent
13 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1701 Stafford Ave, Scranton, PA 18505 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,143/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,950/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 75% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 91% |
| One-bedroom share | 21% |
How to apply at Valley View Terrace
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 1701 Stafford Ave, Scranton; 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 (~$343/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Scranton
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- Hilltop Manor Public Housing
- Adams High Rise Apartments Public Housing
- Mulberry Tower PB Section 8
- Bangor Heights Public Housing
- Skyview Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Sky View Park PB Section 8
- Jackson Heights Apartments Public Housing
- Washington West Apartments Public Housing
- Scranton Townhouse Apartments PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel Woods LIHTCPB Section 8 | Scranton | 0.8 km |
| Harriet Beecher Stowe LIHTCPB Section 8 | Scranton | 1.4 km |
| Goodwill Neighborhood Residen LIHTCPB Section 8 | Scranton | 2.2 km |
| Hotel Jermyn Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Scranton | 3.3 km |
| Amos Towers PB Section 8 | Scranton | 3.4 km |
| United House PB Section 8 | Scranton | 3.4 km |
| Geneva House PB Section 8 | Scranton | 3.4 km |
| Finch Towers PB Section 8 | Scranton | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Scranton
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Valley View Terrace have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Valley View Terrace?
Residents report average rents near $343/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 Valley View Terrace?
Contact the management office at 1701 Stafford 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.