Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Greensburg, PA
There are 14 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Greensburg with roughly 1,138 assisted units — including 13 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $305 to $437 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Greensburg
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Greensburg
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hempfield Towers PB Section 8 | 202 | $355 | — |
| Autumn Brook Apt Homes Fka New Sale PB Section 8 | 148 | $305 | — |
| Hawksworth Gardens Ii PB Section 8 | 135 | $404 | — |
| Pershing Square PB Section 8 | 110 | $362 | — |
| Eastmont Estates LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Penn Towers PB Section 8 | 97 | $385 | — |
| Walkers Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Hawksworth Gardens I PB Section 8 | 66 | $369 | — |
| Gilbert Straub Plaza PB Section 8 | 49 | $437 | — |
| Odin View LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
| South Greengate Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Troutman Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | 27 | — | — |
| Walnut Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| 323-325 Otterman St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Greensburg (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hempfield Towers PB Section 8 | 202 | $355 | — |
| Autumn Brook Apt Homes Fka New Sale PB Section 8 | 148 | $305 | — |
| Hawksworth Gardens Ii PB Section 8 | 135 | $404 | — |
| Pershing Square PB Section 8 | 110 | $362 | — |
| Penn Towers PB Section 8 | 97 | $385 | — |
| Walkers Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Hawksworth Gardens I PB Section 8 | 66 | $369 | — |
| Gilbert Straub Plaza PB Section 8 | 49 | $437 | — |
| Odin View LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
| South Greengate Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Troutman Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | 27 | — | — |
| Walnut Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| 323-325 Otterman St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Greensburg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastmont Estates LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Westmoreland County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Westmoreland County: studio $1,001, 1-BR $1,077, 2-BR $1,299, 3-BR $1,661, 4-BR $1,789.
Full FMR table for Westmoreland County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Greensburg
- 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
- Irwin, PA
- Latrobe, PA
- Leechburg, PA
- Monessen, PA
- New Kensington, PA
- Scottdale, PA
- Philadelphia, PA
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Erie, PA
- Harrisburg, PA
- Scranton, PA
- Reading, PA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.