Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Bristol, PA
There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Bristol with roughly 367 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $464 to $804 per month. Median reported wait: about 22 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Bristol
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Bristol
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grundy Towers Public Housing | 224 | $464 | 32 mo |
| Venice Ashby PB Section 8 | 62 | $804 | — |
| Venice Ashby Ii Public Housing | 61 | $666 | 11 mo |
| Silverlake Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 15 | — | — |
| 1306-08 Ashby Ave LIHTCPB Section 8 | 2 | — | — |
| 2403 Bloomsdale Rd LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
| 5718 Fleetwing Dr LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
| 5812 Fleetwing Dr LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Bristol (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venice Ashby PB Section 8 | 62 | $804 | — |
| Silverlake Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 15 | — | — |
| 1306-08 Ashby Ave LIHTCPB Section 8 | 2 | — | — |
| 2403 Bloomsdale Rd LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
| 5718 Fleetwing Dr LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Bristol
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grundy Towers Public Housing | 224 | $464 | 32 mo |
| Venice Ashby Ii Public Housing | 61 | $666 | 11 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Bristol
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5812 Fleetwing Dr LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Bristol
- 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
- Catasauqua, PA
- Coatesville, PA
- Collingdale, PA
- Darby, PA
- Emmaus, PA
- Frackville, PA
- Harrisburg, PA
- Jersey Shore, PA
- Meyersdale, PA
- Mt Joy, PA
- Mt Pleasant, PA
- Muncy, PA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.