Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Kittanning, PA
There are 7 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Kittanning with roughly 564 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $350 to $408 per month. Median reported wait: about 5 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Kittanning
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Kittanning
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Towers Public Housing | 216 | $408 | 4 mo |
| Armstrong Court Public Housing | 110 | $382 | 6 mo |
| Balcony Towers PB Section 8 | 100 | $368 | — |
| Rayburn Manor PB Section 8 | 46 | $350 | — |
| Mckean Street Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Kittanning Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Kittanning Cottages LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Kittanning (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balcony Towers PB Section 8 | 100 | $368 | — |
| Rayburn Manor PB Section 8 | 46 | $350 | — |
| Mckean Street Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Kittanning Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Kittanning Cottages LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Kittanning
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Towers Public Housing | 216 | $408 | 4 mo |
| Armstrong Court Public Housing | 110 | $382 | 6 mo |
Voucher rent limits: Armstrong County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Armstrong County: studio $691, 1-BR $767, 2-BR $1,002, 3-BR $1,300, 4-BR $1,399.
Full FMR table for Armstrong County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Kittanning
- 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
- Ford City, PA
- Philadelphia, PA
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Erie, PA
- Harrisburg, PA
- Scranton, PA
- Reading, PA
- Bethlehem, PA
- Allentown, PA
- York, PA
- Lancaster, PA
- Chester, PA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.