How many low income apartments are in Bellefonte, PA?

HUD administrative data tracks 11 subsidized properties in Bellefonte with approximately 341 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Bellefonte?

Tenant-paid rents in Bellefonte's assisted buildings typically range from about $394 to $441 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Bellefonte?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Bellefonte?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Centre County: about $1,194/mo for one-bedroom and $1,406/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Bellefonte, PA

There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Bellefonte with roughly 341 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $394 to $441 per month.

assisted properties

341

subsidized units

$418

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Bellefonte

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Bellefonte

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Governors Gate LIHTCPB Section 8	66	$398	—
Fox Hill Senior Apts LIHTC	48	—	—
Fox Hill Senior Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Beaver Heights LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Crestside Terrace PB Section 8	40	$441	—
Brockerhoff House PB Section 8	33	$394	—
Bellefonte Mews LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Terra Sylvan LIHTCPB Section 8	20	—	—
Commons at Pleasant Gap §202 Senior	14	$422	—
Bellefonte Mews 811 §811 PRA	0	—	—
Spring Brae 811 §811 PRA	0	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Bellefonte (project-based)

These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Governors Gate LIHTCPB Section 8	66	$398	—
Fox Hill Senior Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Beaver Heights LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Crestside Terrace PB Section 8	40	$441	—
Brockerhoff House PB Section 8	33	$394	—
Bellefonte Mews LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Terra Sylvan LIHTCPB Section 8	20	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Bellefonte

Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Fox Hill Senior Apts LIHTC	48	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Centre County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Centre County: studio $1,187, 1-BR $1,194, 2-BR $1,406, 3-BR $1,760, 4-BR $1,862.

Full FMR table for Centre County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Bellefonte

Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.