How many low income apartments are in Hanover Township, PA?

HUD administrative data tracks 5 subsidized properties in Hanover Township with approximately 882 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Hanover Township?

Tenant-paid rents in Hanover Township's assisted buildings typically range from about $345 to $438 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 Hanover Township?

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 Hanover Township?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Luzerne County: about $1,028/mo for one-bedroom and $1,252/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Hanover Township, PA

There are 5 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Hanover Township with roughly 882 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 1 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $345 to $438 per month. Median reported wait: about 12 months.

assisted properties

882

subsidized units

$392

typical rent

12 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Hanover Township

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Hanover Township

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Lee Park Towers Public Housing	437	$399	12 mo
Marion Terrace PB Section 8	199	$405	—
Hanover Village PB Section 8	151	$345	—
Southeast Apartments Aka Sullivan P PB Section 8	48	$438	—
Sullivan Place LIHTC	47	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Hanover Township (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
Marion Terrace PB Section 8	199	$405	—
Hanover Village PB Section 8	151	$345	—
Southeast Apartments Aka Sullivan P PB Section 8	48	$438	—

Public housing developments in Hanover Township

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
Lee Park Towers Public Housing	437	$399	12 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Hanover Township

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
Sullivan Place LIHTC	47	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Luzerne County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Luzerne County: studio $863, 1-BR $1,028, 2-BR $1,252, 3-BR $1,631, 4-BR $1,766.

Full FMR table for Luzerne County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Hanover Township

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.