Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Mckeesport, PA
There are 19 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Mckeesport with roughly 1,434 assisted units — including 11 project-based Section 8 buildings, 4 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $198 to $401 per month. Median reported wait: about 10 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Mckeesport
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Mckeesport
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| E R Crawford Village Public Housing | 426 | $298 | 9 mo |
| R B Harrison Village Public Housing | 202 | $398 | 11 mo |
| Mckeesport Towers Public Housing | 192 | $374 | 4 mo |
| Midtown Plaza PB Section 8 | 128 | $220 | — |
| Hi View Gardens PB Section 8 | 116 | $198 | — |
| Mckeesport Downtown Hsg LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Yester Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Yester Square Phase Ii - Mixed Finance Public Housing | 58 | $380 | 34 mo |
| Versailles-archer Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Versailles-archer Mckeesport Elder PB Section 8 | 38 | $385 | — |
| Grandview Apartments §202 Senior | 26 | $396 | — |
| Versailles Apartments PB Section 8 | 24 | $361 | — |
| Fifth Avenue Commons §202 Senior | 21 | $401 | — |
| White Street Apartments §811 | 15 | $251 | — |
| 1812 Grandview Ave LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 1819 Union Ave LIHTCPB Section 8 | 2 | — | — |
| 814 Huey St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 2 | — | — |
| 402 27th St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
| 701 Coursin St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Mckeesport (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown Plaza PB Section 8 | 128 | $220 | — |
| Hi View Gardens PB Section 8 | 116 | $198 | — |
| Mckeesport Downtown Hsg LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Yester Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Versailles-archer Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Versailles-archer Mckeesport Elder PB Section 8 | 38 | $385 | — |
| Versailles Apartments PB Section 8 | 24 | $361 | — |
| 1819 Union Ave LIHTCPB Section 8 | 2 | — | — |
| 814 Huey St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 2 | — | — |
| 402 27th St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
| 701 Coursin St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Mckeesport
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| E R Crawford Village Public Housing | 426 | $298 | 9 mo |
| R B Harrison Village Public Housing | 202 | $398 | 11 mo |
| Mckeesport Towers Public Housing | 192 | $374 | 4 mo |
| Yester Square Phase Ii - Mixed Finance Public Housing | 58 | $380 | 34 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Mckeesport
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1812 Grandview Ave LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
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 Mckeesport
- 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.
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- Imperial, PA
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.