Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Lock Haven, PA
There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Lock Haven with roughly 729 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $312 to $421 per month. Median reported wait: about 10 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Lock Haven
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Lock Haven
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Towers Public Housing | 204 | $371 | 13 mo |
| Lock Haven Gardens PB Section 8 | 149 | $312 | — |
| Probst Plaza Public Housing | 146 | $414 | 7 mo |
| Kephart Plaza PB Section 8 | 100 | $421 | — |
| Rock Ledge LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Church Street Commons LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
| Susquehannock Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Opera House Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Lock Haven Court LIHTCPB Section 8§202 Senior | 11 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Lock Haven (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lock Haven Gardens PB Section 8 | 149 | $312 | — |
| Kephart Plaza PB Section 8 | 100 | $421 | — |
| Susquehannock Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Opera House Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Lock Haven Court LIHTCPB Section 8§202 Senior | 11 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Lock Haven
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Towers Public Housing | 204 | $371 | 13 mo |
| Probst Plaza Public Housing | 146 | $414 | 7 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Lock Haven
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Ledge LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Church Street Commons LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Clinton County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Clinton County: studio $770, 1-BR $775, 2-BR $995, 3-BR $1,258, 4-BR $1,669.
Full FMR table for Clinton County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Lock Haven
- 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
- Philadelphia, PA
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Erie, PA
- Harrisburg, PA
- Scranton, PA
- Reading, PA
- Bethlehem, PA
- Allentown, PA
- York, PA
- Lancaster, PA
- Chester, PA
- Wilkes Barre, PA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.