Valley View Terrace Public Housing Wilkes Barre, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Valley View Terrace is a Public Housing community in Wilkes Barre, PA with 180 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $389/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 5 months.
180
total units
98%
occupancy
$389
avg resident rent
5 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 215 High Blvd Apt 511, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,238/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,647/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 68% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 88% |
| One-bedroom share | 98% |
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 215 High Blvd Apt 511, Wilkes Barre; 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 (~$389/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage Point Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilkes-barre | 0.8 km |
| Palmer House §202 Senior | Wilkes Barre | 1.1 km |
| Hanover Village PB Section 8 | Hanover Township | 1.4 km |
| Sullivan Place LIHTC | Hanover Township | 1.7 km |
| Lee Park Towers Public Housing | Hanover Township | 2 km |
| Daniel J Flood Tower Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kingston | 2.2 km |
| Daniel J Flood Towers PB Section 8 | Kingston | 2.2 km |
| Temple Apartments PB Section 8 | Edwardsville | 2.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Wilkes Barre
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 $389/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 215 High Blvd Apt 511 in Wilkes Barre. 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.