Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Braddock, PA
There are 17 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Braddock with roughly 477 assisted units — including 13 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $283 to $411 per month. Median reported wait: about 8 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Braddock
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Braddock Tower Public Housing | 150 | $296 | 8 mo |
| Braddock Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
| Tribrad Apts Llc PB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
| Shady Park Place PB Section 8 | 40 | $345 | — |
| Ohringer Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | 37 | — | — |
| Mapleview Terrace Public Housing | 30 | $283 | — |
| Berg Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | 28 | $411 | — |
| Overlook LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| East Braddock Hsng Development LIHTCPB Section 8 | 17 | — | — |
| North Braddock/east Pittsburgh LIHTCPB Section 8 | 15 | — | — |
| Parker Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 11 | — | — |
| Shady Park Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| Shady Park Townhouses LIHTCPB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| 4th St Project LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 509 Ann St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
| 727 Washington Ave LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
| Ohringer Bldg 811 §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Braddock (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braddock Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
| Tribrad Apts Llc PB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
| Shady Park Place PB Section 8 | 40 | $345 | — |
| Ohringer Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | 37 | — | — |
| Berg Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | 28 | $411 | — |
| Overlook LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| East Braddock Hsng Development LIHTCPB Section 8 | 17 | — | — |
| North Braddock/east Pittsburgh LIHTCPB Section 8 | 15 | — | — |
| Parker Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 11 | — | — |
| Shady Park Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| Shady Park Townhouses LIHTCPB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| 509 Ann St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
| 727 Washington Ave LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Braddock
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Braddock Tower Public Housing | 150 | $296 | 8 mo |
| Mapleview Terrace Public Housing | 30 | $283 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Braddock
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4th St Project LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Allegheny County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Allegheny County: studio $1,001, 1-BR $1,077, 2-BR $1,299, 3-BR $1,661, 4-BR $1,789.
Full FMR table for Allegheny County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Braddock
- 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
- Bridgeville, PA
- Carnegie, PA
- Clairton, PA
- Coraopolis, PA
- Duquesne, PA
- East Pittsburgh, PA
- Homestead, PA
- Imperial, PA
- Mc Kees Rocks, PA
- Mckeesport, PA
- Monroeville, PA
- Munhall, PA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.