Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Duquesne, PA
There are 15 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Duquesne with roughly 653 assisted units — including 12 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $228 to $631 per month. Median reported wait: about 36 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Duquesne
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Manor: Duquesne PB Section 8 | 180 | $343 | — |
| Hilltop Housing Associates PB Section 8 | 152 | $391 | — |
| Grant Towers Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Truman Towers Public Housing | 60 | $228 | 14 mo |
| Schoolhouse at Duquesne LIHTCPB Section 8 | 55 | — | — |
| Grant Towers Apartments 236 PB Section 8 | 39 | $231 | — |
| Orchard Park LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | 33 | $631 | 57 mo |
| Oliver Plaza Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | $257 | — |
| Miller Avenue Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Miller Avenue Senior Apartments §202 Senior | 12 | $331 | — |
| Duquesne Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| 517 S Fifth St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
| First Cedar Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
| 519 Viola Ave LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
| Miller Avenue 811 §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Duquesne (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Manor: Duquesne PB Section 8 | 180 | $343 | — |
| Hilltop Housing Associates PB Section 8 | 152 | $391 | — |
| Grant Towers Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Schoolhouse at Duquesne LIHTCPB Section 8 | 55 | — | — |
| Grant Towers Apartments 236 PB Section 8 | 39 | $231 | — |
| Orchard Park LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | 33 | $631 | 57 mo |
| Oliver Plaza Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | $257 | — |
| Miller Avenue Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Duquesne Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| 517 S Fifth St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
| First Cedar Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
| 519 Viola Ave LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Duquesne
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truman Towers Public Housing | 60 | $228 | 14 mo |
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 Duquesne
- 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
- Braddock, PA
- Bridgeville, PA
- Carnegie, PA
- Clairton, PA
- Coraopolis, 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.