Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Hazleton, PA
There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Hazleton with roughly 841 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $300 to $526 per month. Median reported wait: about 28 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Hazleton
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Hazleton
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazleton Apartments PB Section 8 | 236 | $331 | — |
| Center City: Hazelton PB Section 8 | 175 | $300 | — |
| Hazle Twin Apts Public Housing | 100 | $346 | 28 mo |
| Vine West Public Housing | 100 | $526 | 22 mo |
| Hazlewood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 99 | $432 | — |
| Vine Manor Public Housing | 99 | $301 | 35 mo |
| Thomas Court LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| St Gabriel House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Hazleton (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazleton Apartments PB Section 8 | 236 | $331 | — |
| Center City: Hazelton PB Section 8 | 175 | $300 | — |
| Hazlewood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 99 | $432 | — |
| St Gabriel House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Hazleton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazle Twin Apts Public Housing | 100 | $346 | 28 mo |
| Vine West Public Housing | 100 | $526 | 22 mo |
| Vine Manor Public Housing | 99 | $301 | 35 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Hazleton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Court LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
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 Hazleton
- 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
- Edwardsville, PA
- Freeland, PA
- Hanover Township, PA
- Kingston, PA
- Nanticoke, PA
- Pittston, PA
- West Pittston, PA
- Wilkes Barre, PA
- Philadelphia, PA
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Erie, PA
- Harrisburg, PA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.