Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Carlisle, PA
There are 15 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Carlisle with roughly 654 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $435 to $550 per month. Median reported wait: about 35 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Carlisle
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Carlisle
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle Family Apts Public Housing | 208 | $550 | 35 mo |
| One West Penn PB Section 8 | 130 | $435 | — |
| Dawn Ridge LIHTC | 58 | — | — |
| Dawn Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Townhomes @ Factory Sq LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Carlisle Veterans Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| East Gate Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Middlesex Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 19 | — | — |
| Stevens Affordable Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 17 | — | — |
| Hanover Street Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 9 | — | — |
| Historic Molly Pitcher LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
| Historic Molly Pitcher Ph Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| 13 E High St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
| Flats at Factory Square 811 §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
| Townhomes at Factory Square - Carli §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Carlisle (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| One West Penn PB Section 8 | 130 | $435 | — |
| Dawn Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Townhomes @ Factory Sq LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Carlisle Veterans Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| East Gate Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Middlesex Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 19 | — | — |
| Stevens Affordable Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 17 | — | — |
| Hanover Street Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 9 | — | — |
| Historic Molly Pitcher Ph Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| 13 E High St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Carlisle
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle Family Apts Public Housing | 208 | $550 | 35 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Carlisle
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn Ridge LIHTC | 58 | — | — |
| Historic Molly Pitcher LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Cumberland County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Cumberland County: studio $1,058, 1-BR $1,212, 2-BR $1,493, 3-BR $1,920, 4-BR $1,977.
Full FMR table for Cumberland County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Carlisle
- 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
- Camp Hill, PA
- Enola, PA
- Mechanicsburg, PA
- Shippensburg, PA
- Philadelphia, PA
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Erie, PA
- Harrisburg, PA
- Scranton, PA
- Reading, PA
- Bethlehem, PA
- Allentown, PA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.