Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Meadville, PA
There are 14 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Meadville with roughly 722 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $313 to $405 per month. Median reported wait: about 15 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Meadville
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Meadville
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Towers Public Housing | 132 | $343 | — |
| Elmwood Village Public Housing | 115 | $402 | 15 mo |
| Forest Green Estates PB Section 8 | 100 | $342 | — |
| William Gill Commons Public Housing | 100 | $349 | 15 mo |
| Parkside Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Fairmont Apartments PB Section 8 | 55 | $354 | — |
| Fairview Apartments PB Section 8 | 48 | $313 | — |
| Shyrock Senior Citizens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Brookside Apartments §202 Senior | 20 | $354 | — |
| Hands Triad Housing, Inc. §811 | 14 | $373 | — |
| Capabilities of Crawford §811 | 12 | $405 | — |
| Snodgrass Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | 11 | — | — |
| Terrace Overview Apartments §811 | 10 | $327 | — |
| Highland Pointe, Inc. §811 | 8 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Meadville (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Green Estates PB Section 8 | 100 | $342 | — |
| Parkside Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Fairmont Apartments PB Section 8 | 55 | $354 | — |
| Fairview Apartments PB Section 8 | 48 | $313 | — |
| Shyrock Senior Citizens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Snodgrass Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | 11 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Meadville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Towers Public Housing | 132 | $343 | — |
| Elmwood Village Public Housing | 115 | $402 | 15 mo |
| William Gill Commons Public Housing | 100 | $349 | 15 mo |
Voucher rent limits: Crawford County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Crawford County: studio $723, 1-BR $787, 2-BR $973, 3-BR $1,306, 4-BR $1,476.
Full FMR table for Crawford County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Meadville
- 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
- Titusville, 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.