Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Mansfield, PA
There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Mansfield with roughly 243 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $334 to $356 per month. Median reported wait: about 8 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Mansfield
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Mansfield
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Manor Public Housing | 118 | $356 | 8 mo |
| Tioga View Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Tioga View Mansfield Village PB Section 8 | 50 | $334 | — |
| Mansfield Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Mansfield (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tioga View Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Tioga View Mansfield Village PB Section 8 | 50 | $334 | — |
| Mansfield Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Mansfield
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Manor Public Housing | 118 | $356 | 8 mo |
Voucher rent limits: Tioga County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Tioga County: studio $725, 1-BR $826, 2-BR $1,051, 3-BR $1,362, 4-BR $1,405.
Full FMR table for Tioga County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Mansfield
- 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
- Wellsboro, 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.