How many low income apartments are in Johnstown, PA?

HUD administrative data tracks 15 subsidized properties in Johnstown with approximately 1,886 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Johnstown?

Tenant-paid rents in Johnstown's assisted buildings typically range from about $154 to $429 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 Johnstown?

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 Johnstown?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Cambria County: about $846/mo for one-bedroom and $1,035/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Johnstown, PA

There are 15 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Johnstown with roughly 1,886 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 8 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $154 to $429 per month. Median reported wait: about 3 months.

assisted properties

1,886

subsidized units

$292

typical rent

3 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Johnstown

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Johnstown

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Oakhurst Homes Ext. Public Housing	300	$247	10 mo
Solomon Homes Public Housing	248	$180	13 mo
Vine Street Towers Public Housing	182	$307	3 mo
Townhouse Towers Public Housing	170	$349	3 mo
Fulton I Connor Towers Public Housing	169	$330	2 mo
Richland Towers PB Section 8	125	$429	—
Coopersdale Public Housing	121	$154	6 mo
Prospect Homes Public Housing	110	$261	3 mo
Garden Terrace Apts PB Section 8	100	$375	—
Oakhurst Homes Public Housing	100	$299	—
Luxor Gardens Belmont Heights PB Section 8	81	$241	—
Valley Pike Manor PB Section 8	74	$396	—
Roxbury Place LIHTCPB Section 8	43	—	—
Laurel Wood Apartments PB Section 8	40	$406	—
Chandler School Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	23	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Johnstown (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
Richland Towers PB Section 8	125	$429	—
Garden Terrace Apts PB Section 8	100	$375	—
Luxor Gardens Belmont Heights PB Section 8	81	$241	—
Valley Pike Manor PB Section 8	74	$396	—
Roxbury Place LIHTCPB Section 8	43	—	—
Laurel Wood Apartments PB Section 8	40	$406	—
Chandler School Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	23	—	—

Public housing developments in Johnstown

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
Oakhurst Homes Ext. Public Housing	300	$247	10 mo
Solomon Homes Public Housing	248	$180	13 mo
Vine Street Towers Public Housing	182	$307	3 mo
Townhouse Towers Public Housing	170	$349	3 mo
Fulton I Connor Towers Public Housing	169	$330	2 mo
Coopersdale Public Housing	121	$154	6 mo
Prospect Homes Public Housing	110	$261	3 mo
Oakhurst Homes Public Housing	100	$299	—

Voucher rent limits: Cambria County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Cambria County: studio $840, 1-BR $846, 2-BR $1,035, 3-BR $1,431, 4-BR $1,484.

Full FMR table for Cambria County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Johnstown

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.