How many low income apartments are in Berwick, PA?

HUD administrative data tracks 7 subsidized properties in Berwick with approximately 256 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Berwick?

Tenant-paid rents in Berwick's assisted buildings typically range from about $350 to $350 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 Berwick?

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 Berwick?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Columbia County: about $941/mo for one-bedroom and $1,140/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Berwick, PA

There are 7 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Berwick with roughly 256 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $350 to $350 per month. Median reported wait: about 2 months.

assisted properties

256

subsidized units

$350

typical rent

2 mo

median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Berwick

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Rosewood Apts LIHTC	86	—	—
Evan Owen Memorial Apartments Public Housing	50	$350	2 mo
Clover Hill Estates LIHTC	24	—	—
Lasalle Blueprint Renewal LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Monroe Estates LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Schain Building LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Spring Garden Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Berwick (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
Lasalle Blueprint Renewal LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Monroe Estates LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Schain Building LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Spring Garden Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—

Public housing developments in Berwick

Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Evan Owen Memorial Apartments Public Housing	50	$350	2 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Berwick

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
Rosewood Apts LIHTC	86	—	—
Clover Hill Estates LIHTC	24	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Columbia County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Columbia County: studio $786, 1-BR $941, 2-BR $1,140, 3-BR $1,367, 4-BR $1,572.

Full FMR table for Columbia County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Berwick

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.