Vine Street Towers Public Housing Johnstown, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Vine Street Towers is a Public Housing community in Johnstown, PA with 182 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $307/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 3 months.
182
total units
97%
occupancy
$307
avg resident rent
3 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 525 Vine St, Johnstown, PA 15901 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,990/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,032/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 92% |
How to apply at Vine Street Towers
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 525 Vine St, Johnstown; 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 (~$307/mo average here).
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- Solomon Homes Public Housing
- Townhouse Towers Public Housing
- Fulton I Connor Towers Public Housing
- Richland Towers PB Section 8
- Coopersdale Public Housing
- Prospect Homes Public Housing
- Garden Terrace Apts PB Section 8
- Oakhurst Homes Public Housing
- Luxor Gardens Belmont Heights PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Pike Manor PB Section 8 | Johnstown | 1.1 km |
| Roxbury Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Johnstown | 2.4 km |
| Chandler School Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Johnstown | 4.2 km |
| Laurel Wood Apartments PB Section 8 | Johnstown | 5.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Johnstown
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Vine Street Towers 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 Vine Street Towers?
Residents report average rents near $307/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 Vine Street Towers?
Contact the management office at 525 Vine St in Johnstown. 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.