William Penn Apartments PB Section 8 Forest City, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
William Penn Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Forest City, PA with 50 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $390/month on average.
50
total units
98%
occupancy
$390
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 331 Main St, Forest City, PA 18421 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,851/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,137/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 52% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at William Penn Apartments
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 331 Main St, Forest City; 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 (~$390/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fallbrook LIHTCPB Section 8 | Carbondale | 8.5 km |
| Fallbrook Apts 811 §811 PRA | Carbondale | 8.5 km |
| Gravity Plane Apartments PB Section 8 | Waymart | 8.8 km |
| South High Rise Public Housing | Carbondale | 9.2 km |
| John Street Public Housing | Carbondale | 9.2 km |
| Summit Gardens PB Section 8 | Carbondale | 9.5 km |
| Laurel Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Waymart | 9.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Forest City
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does William Penn Apartments 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 William Penn Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $390/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 William Penn Apartments?
Contact the management office at 331 Main St in Forest City. 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.