How many low income apartments are in Carnegie, PA?

HUD administrative data tracks 6 subsidized properties in Carnegie with approximately 380 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Carnegie?

Tenant-paid rents in Carnegie's assisted buildings typically range from about $277 to $481 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 Carnegie?

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 Carnegie?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Allegheny County: about $1,077/mo for one-bedroom and $1,299/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Carnegie, PA

There are 6 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Carnegie with roughly 380 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $277 to $481 per month. Median reported wait: about 20 months.

assisted properties

380

subsidized units

$379

typical rent

20 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Carnegie

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Carnegie

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
The Beechwood Fka Carnegie Towers PB Section 8	173	$481	—
Honus Wagner PB Section 8	128	$413	—
School House Retirement Residence LIHTCPB Section 8	59	—	—
Carnegie Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing	13	$277	20 mo
Carnegie Apartments Additions Public Housing	4	—	—
432 Fifth St LIHTCPB Section 8	3	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Carnegie (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
The Beechwood Fka Carnegie Towers PB Section 8	173	$481	—
Honus Wagner PB Section 8	128	$413	—
School House Retirement Residence LIHTCPB Section 8	59	—	—
Carnegie Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing	13	$277	20 mo
432 Fifth St LIHTCPB Section 8	3	—	—

Public housing developments in Carnegie

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
Carnegie Apartments Additions Public Housing	4	—	—

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 Carnegie

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.