Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Bloomsburg, PA
There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Bloomsburg with roughly 316 assisted units — including 9 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $416 to $416 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Bloomsburg
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Bloomsburg
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomsburg Elderly Housing PB Section 8 | 75 | $416 | — |
| Mulberry Mill Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Bloom Mills LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Westminster Place@ Bloomsburg LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Anthony Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Franklin Place LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Scott Elderly LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Tenny Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 21 | — | — |
| Trinity House LIHTC | 11 | — | — |
| Sharpless Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 9 | — | — |
| Central Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Bloomsburg (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomsburg Elderly Housing PB Section 8 | 75 | $416 | — |
| Mulberry Mill Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Bloom Mills LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Westminster Place@ Bloomsburg LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Anthony Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Scott Elderly LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Tenny Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 21 | — | — |
| Sharpless Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 9 | — | — |
| Central Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Bloomsburg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Place LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Trinity House LIHTC | 11 | — | — |
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 Bloomsburg
- 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
- Berwick, PA
- Catawissa, PA
- Philadelphia, PA
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Erie, PA
- Harrisburg, PA
- Scranton, PA
- Reading, PA
- Bethlehem, PA
- Allentown, PA
- York, PA
- Lancaster, PA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.