Williamsport Housing Elderly PB Section 8 Williamsport, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Williamsport Housing Elderly is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Williamsport, PA with 100 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $410/month on average.
100
total units
99%
occupancy
$410
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 798 W Edwin St, Williamsport, PA 17701 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,507/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,982/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 66% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Williamsport Housing Elderly
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 798 W Edwin St, Williamsport; 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 (~$410/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Williamsport
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- Newberry Estates 236 PB Section 8
- Williamsport Manor LIHTCPB Section 8
- Timberland Apts PB Section 8
- Weightman Block LIHTCPB Section 8
- Williamsport Nsa PB Section 8
- Memorial Homes LIHTCPB Section 8
- Grove Street Commons LIHTCPB Section 8
- Grier Street Manor LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Iris Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Williamsport | 0.8 km |
| Iris Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Williamsport | 0.8 km |
| Almond Street Commons LIHTC | Williamsport | 2.8 km |
| Almond Street Commons LIHTC | Williamsport | 2.8 km |
| Faxon Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Williamsport | 4.8 km |
| Faxon Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Williamsport | 4.8 km |
| Mill Race Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Montoursville | 7.9 km |
| Parkside Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Montoursville | 7.9 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Williamsport Housing Elderly 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 Williamsport Housing Elderly?
Residents report average rents near $410/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 Williamsport Housing Elderly?
Contact the management office at 798 W Edwin St in Williamsport. 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.