Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Lancaster, PA
There are 38 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Lancaster with roughly 2,674 assisted units — including 35 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 29 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $363 to $645 per month. Median reported wait: about 32 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Lancaster
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Lancaster
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farnum Street East Public Housing | 270 | $367 | 17 mo |
| Bond 3 Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | 207 | — | — |
| Prince Street Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 201 | — | — |
| Lancaster House North Prince St to PB Section 8 | 200 | $378 | — |
| Waterford at Sterling Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 200 | — | — |
| Franklin Terrace Public Housing | 199 | $619 | 46 mo |
| Hillrise Mutual Housing Assoc. PB Section 8 | 152 | $468 | — |
| Lancaster House South Ruoff Towers PB Section 8 | 150 | $392 | — |
| Garden Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 130 | $446 | — |
| Country Club Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 95 | — | — |
| Umbrella Works Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 83 | — | — |
| Duke Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | 80 | $426 | — |
| Lancaster Arms Apartments PB Section 8 | 73 | $541 | — |
| Bloomfield Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
| Westminster at Long Community LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | — | — |
| Brunswick Farms Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Golden Triangle Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Long Crest LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| King Theatre Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 43 | — | — |
| Dial Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Lancaster Apts Hsg Assoc of Lancas PB Section 8 | 36 | $363 | — |
| General Cigar Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| 439 E King Street Partnership LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Apartments at Mulberry Corners LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
| East King Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
| Park Avenue Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| 141 S Queen St Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 21 | — | — |
| 134-142 S Queen St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 17 | — | — |
| Queen Street Courtyard LIHTCPB Section 8 | 17 | — | — |
| Plum Tree Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 15 | $645 | — |
| 209-211 W King LIHTCPB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
| Renaissance Row LIHTCPB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
| 134 Juniata St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 3 | — | — |
| 325 Beaver St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 2 | — | — |
| 319 Beaver St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
| 435 Howard Ave LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
| South Queen Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
| Umbrella Works 811 §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Lancaster (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bond 3 Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | 207 | — | — |
| Prince Street Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 201 | — | — |
| Lancaster House North Prince St to PB Section 8 | 200 | $378 | — |
| Waterford at Sterling Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 200 | — | — |
| Hillrise Mutual Housing Assoc. PB Section 8 | 152 | $468 | — |
| Lancaster House South Ruoff Towers PB Section 8 | 150 | $392 | — |
| Garden Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 130 | $446 | — |
| Country Club Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 95 | — | — |
| Umbrella Works Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 83 | — | — |
| Duke Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | 80 | $426 | — |
| Lancaster Arms Apartments PB Section 8 | 73 | $541 | — |
| Bloomfield Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
| Westminster at Long Community LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | — | — |
| Brunswick Farms Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Golden Triangle Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Lancaster
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farnum Street East Public Housing | 270 | $367 | 17 mo |
| Franklin Terrace Public Housing | 199 | $619 | 46 mo |
Voucher rent limits: Lancaster County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Lancaster County: studio $1,102, 1-BR $1,220, 2-BR $1,526, 3-BR $1,980, 4-BR $2,020.
Full FMR table for Lancaster County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Lancaster
- 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
- Columbia, PA
- Elizabethtown, PA
- Ephrata, PA
- Landisville, PA
- Lititz, PA
- Mount Joy, PA
- Mountville, PA
- New Holland, PA
- Quarryville, PA
- Philadelphia, PA
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Erie, PA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.