Vista South PB Section 8 New Castle, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Vista South is a Project-Based Section 8 community in New Castle, PA with 99 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $354/month on average.
99
total units
97%
occupancy
$354
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1116 S Mercer St, New Castle, PA 16101 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,989/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,834/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 20% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Vista South
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 1116 S Mercer St, New Castle; 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 (~$354/mo average here).
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- Harbor Hts / Grant St. / Lincoln Public Housing
- Skyview Towers Public Housing
- Crestview Gardens Oakleaf Gardens PB Section 8
- Brinton/sciota/big Run Public Housing
- Lawrence Manor Public Housing
- Westview Terrace PB Section 8
- Neshannock Woods LIHTCPB Section 8
- Castleton Apts Complex LIHTCPB Section 8
- Lightner Greene LIHTCPB Section 8
- Cedarcrest Housing for the Elderly §202 Senior
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sheridan Place North Jefferson Apa PB Section 8 | New Castle | 1.1 km |
| Hables Project LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Castle | 1.1 km |
| Shenango Treetops for the Elderly, §202 Senior | New Castle | 1.7 km |
| Highland Terrace Housing for the El §202 Senior | New Castle | 3.3 km |
| Oakview Apartments Oakview of New PB Section 8 | New Castle | 3.4 km |
| Pmh Iii §811 | New Castle | 4.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Vista South 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 Vista South?
Residents report average rents near $354/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 Vista South?
Contact the management office at 1116 S Mercer St in New Castle. 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.