W Howard Day Homes Public Housing Harrisburg, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
W Howard Day Homes is a Public Housing community in Harrisburg, PA with 218 units reporting 73% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $316/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 18 months.
218
total units
73%
occupancy
$316
avg resident rent
18 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1200E Cumberland Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17103 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,678/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,800/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 39% |
How to apply at W Howard Day Homes
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 1200E Cumberland Rd, Harrisburg; 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 (~$316/mo average here).
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- Ivey Lane LIHTCPB Section 8
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- Linden Terrace Aka River Trail Terr PB Section 8
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel Towers PB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 0.8 km |
| Hill Cafe LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 0.8 km |
| Court at Washington Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 1.1 km |
| Washington Square Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 1.1 km |
| M W Smith Homes Public Housing | Harrisburg | 1.1 km |
| Hillside Village Public Housing | Harrisburg | 1.1 km |
| Governor Hotel Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harrisburg | 1.1 km |
| Washington Square Apts LIHTC | Harrisburg | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does W Howard Day Homes 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 W Howard Day Homes?
Residents report average rents near $316/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 W Howard Day Homes?
Contact the management office at 1200E Cumberland Rd in Harrisburg. 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.