How many low income apartments are in Irwin, PA?

HUD administrative data tracks 3 subsidized properties in Irwin with approximately 195 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Irwin?

Tenant-paid rents in Irwin's assisted buildings typically range from about $369 to $493 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 Irwin?

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 Irwin?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Westmoreland County: about $1,077/mo for one-bedroom and $1,299/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Irwin, PA

There are 3 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Irwin with roughly 195 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 1 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $369 to $493 per month. Median reported wait: about 34 months.

assisted properties

195

subsidized units

$431

typical rent

34 mo

median wait

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Irwin

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Irwin & New Stanton Manor Public Housing	130	$369	31 mo
Jeannette & W.hempfield Twnhs/penn Manor Public Housing	54	$493	37 mo
Shaner Heights Townhouses LIHTCPB Section 8	11	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Irwin (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
Shaner Heights Townhouses LIHTCPB Section 8	11	—	—

Public housing developments in Irwin

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
Irwin & New Stanton Manor Public Housing	130	$369	31 mo
Jeannette & W.hempfield Twnhs/penn Manor Public Housing	54	$493	37 mo

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 Irwin

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.