Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Chambersburg, PA
There are 20 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Chambersburg with roughly 1,054 assisted units — including 13 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 13 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $230 to $505 per month. Median reported wait: about 9 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Chambersburg
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Chambersburg
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amp2 Public Housing | 146 | $455 | 11 mo |
| United Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Amp1 Public Housing | 99 | $343 | 7 mo |
| United Towers 236 PB Section 8 | 87 | $392 | — |
| Barclay Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 86 | $259 | — |
| Washington Square Town Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Cottage Green LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Molly Pitcher Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Orchard Run Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Chambersburg Family Townhomes LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Greene Meadow I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Greene Meadow Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Orchard Run Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Parkview Corner LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Sunset Terrace Townhouses LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Chambersburg Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Luther Ridge Manor §202 Senior | 28 | $505 | — |
| United Towers 236 §236 | 17 | — | — |
| Franklin Residences PB Section 8 | 14 | $230 | — |
| Washington Square Th 811 §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Chambersburg (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| United Towers 236 PB Section 8 | 87 | $392 | — |
| Barclay Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 86 | $259 | — |
| Washington Square Town Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Cottage Green LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Molly Pitcher Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Greene Meadow I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Greene Meadow Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Orchard Run Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Parkview Corner LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Sunset Terrace Townhouses LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Chambersburg Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Franklin Residences PB Section 8 | 14 | $230 | — |
Public housing developments in Chambersburg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amp2 Public Housing | 146 | $455 | 11 mo |
| Amp1 Public Housing | 99 | $343 | 7 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Chambersburg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Run Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Chambersburg Family Townhomes LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Franklin County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Franklin County: studio $1,014, 1-BR $1,119, 2-BR $1,379, 3-BR $1,825, 4-BR $1,991.
Full FMR table for Franklin County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Chambersburg
- 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
- Waynesboro, PA
- Philadelphia, PA
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Erie, PA
- Harrisburg, PA
- Scranton, PA
- Reading, PA
- Bethlehem, PA
- Allentown, PA
- York, PA
- Lancaster, PA
- Chester, PA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.