How many low income apartments are in Mc Kees Rocks, PA?

HUD administrative data tracks 15 subsidized properties in Mc Kees Rocks with approximately 866 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Mc Kees Rocks?

Tenant-paid rents in Mc Kees Rocks's assisted buildings typically range from about $295 to $425 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 Mc Kees Rocks?

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 Mc Kees Rocks?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Allegheny County: about $1,077/mo for one-bedroom and $1,299/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Mc Kees Rocks, PA

There are 15 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Mc Kees Rocks with roughly 866 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 6 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $295 to $425 per month. Median reported wait: about 33 months.

assisted properties

866

subsidized units

$360

typical rent

33 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Mc Kees Rocks

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Mc Kees Rocks

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Hays Manor LIHTCPB Section 8	138	—	—
Ohioview Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	112	—	—
Mckees Rocks Terrace Hope Vi R LIHTCPB Section 8	83	—	—
Pleasant Ridge I Public Housing	80	$320	28 mo
Ohioview Tower Public Housing	60	$295	38 mo
Mckees Rocks Terrace Hope Vi P LIHTC	55	—	—
Sto-rox Plaza PB Section 8	50	$375	—
Robinson Manor LIHTCPB Section 8	45	—	—
Leo Meyer Manor PB Section 8	44	$329	—
Pleasant Ridge Phase Ii Public Housing	43	$425	50 mo
Meyers Ridge Phase I Public Housing	42	$421	23 mo
Uansa Villiage Public Housing	37	$378	40 mo
Meyers Ridge Phase Ii Public Housing	33	$380	18 mo
Three Rivers Commons Aka Mckeesport PB Section 8	29	$365	—
Landmark Court §811	15	$378	—

Section 8 apartments in Mc Kees Rocks (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
Hays Manor LIHTCPB Section 8	138	—	—
Ohioview Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	112	—	—
Mckees Rocks Terrace Hope Vi R LIHTCPB Section 8	83	—	—
Sto-rox Plaza PB Section 8	50	$375	—
Robinson Manor LIHTCPB Section 8	45	—	—
Leo Meyer Manor PB Section 8	44	$329	—
Three Rivers Commons Aka Mckeesport PB Section 8	29	$365	—

Public housing developments in Mc Kees Rocks

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
Pleasant Ridge I Public Housing	80	$320	28 mo
Ohioview Tower Public Housing	60	$295	38 mo
Pleasant Ridge Phase Ii Public Housing	43	$425	50 mo
Meyers Ridge Phase I Public Housing	42	$421	23 mo
Uansa Villiage Public Housing	37	$378	40 mo
Meyers Ridge Phase Ii Public Housing	33	$380	18 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Mc Kees Rocks

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
Mckees Rocks Terrace Hope Vi P LIHTC	55	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Allegheny County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Allegheny County: studio $1,001, 1-BR $1,077, 2-BR $1,299, 3-BR $1,661, 4-BR $1,789.

Full FMR table for Allegheny County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Mc Kees Rocks

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.