Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Homestead, PA
There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Homestead with roughly 534 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 4 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $169 to $352 per month. Median reported wait: about 20 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Homestead
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Homestead
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead Apartments Phase Ii Public Housing | 60 | $352 | 19 mo |
| Homestead Apartments Tower Phase I Public Housing | 60 | $331 | 36 mo |
| Homestead Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Homestead Apts Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Homestead B Tower (phase Iii) Public Housing | 60 | $336 | 20 mo |
| Homestead Apts Ext Public Housing | 52 | $322 | 7 mo |
| Homestead Apts Iv LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| One Homestead LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Second Baptist Senior Apartments §202 Senior | 35 | $351 | — |
| Homestead Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 23 | $169 | — |
| Heritage Court Elderly Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| Vantage Court Senior Housing §202 Senior | 8 | — | — |
| 353 W 12th Ave LIHTCPB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Homestead (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Homestead Apts Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Homestead Apts Iv LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| One Homestead LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Homestead Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 23 | $169 | — |
| Heritage Court Elderly Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| 353 W 12th Ave LIHTCPB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Homestead
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead Apartments Phase Ii Public Housing | 60 | $352 | 19 mo |
| Homestead Apartments Tower Phase I Public Housing | 60 | $331 | 36 mo |
| Homestead B Tower (phase Iii) Public Housing | 60 | $336 | 20 mo |
| Homestead Apts Ext Public Housing | 52 | $322 | 7 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 Homestead
- 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
- Duquesne, PA
- East Pittsburgh, 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.