How many low income apartments are in East Stroudsburg, PA?

HUD administrative data tracks 7 subsidized properties in East Stroudsburg with approximately 488 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in East Stroudsburg?

Tenant-paid rents in East Stroudsburg's assisted buildings typically range from about $442 to $534 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 East Stroudsburg?

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 East Stroudsburg?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Monroe County: about $1,165/mo for one-bedroom and $1,529/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in East Stroudsburg, PA

There are 7 subsidized and income-restricted properties in East Stroudsburg with roughly 488 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $442 to $534 per month. Median reported wait: about 65 months.

assisted properties

488

subsidized units

$488

typical rent

65 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in East Stroudsburg

Complete directory of subsidized housing in East Stroudsburg

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Hillstreet - Avon Court Public Housing	161	$534	65 mo
Shirley Futch Plaza PB Section 8	100	$467	—
Milford Commons Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	88	—	—
Milford Commons Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	42	—	—
Skyline Heights LIHTCPB Section 8	42	—	—
Ivy Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8	35	—	—
Eagle Valley Senior Apartment §202 Senior	20	$442	—

Section 8 apartments in East Stroudsburg (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
Shirley Futch Plaza PB Section 8	100	$467	—
Milford Commons Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	88	—	—
Milford Commons Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	42	—	—
Skyline Heights LIHTCPB Section 8	42	—	—
Ivy Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8	35	—	—

Public housing developments in East Stroudsburg

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
Hillstreet - Avon Court Public Housing	161	$534	65 mo

Voucher rent limits: Monroe County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Monroe County: studio $1,085, 1-BR $1,165, 2-BR $1,529, 3-BR $1,974, 4-BR $2,203.

Full FMR table for Monroe County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in East Stroudsburg

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.