How many low income apartments are in Mechanicsburg, PA?

HUD administrative data tracks 10 subsidized properties in Mechanicsburg with approximately 596 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Mechanicsburg?

Tenant-paid rents in Mechanicsburg's assisted buildings typically range from about $487 to $487 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 Mechanicsburg?

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 Mechanicsburg?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Cumberland County: about $1,212/mo for one-bedroom and $1,493/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Mechanicsburg, PA

There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Mechanicsburg with roughly 596 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $487 to $487 per month.

assisted properties

596

subsidized units

$487

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Mechanicsburg

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Mechanicsburg

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Bethany Towers PB Section 8	149	$487	—
Cumberland Pointe LIHTC	113	—	—
Geneva Greens Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	64	—	—
Roth Village LIHTCPB Section 8	61	—	—
Silver Spring Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8	59	—	—
Silver Spring Courtyards LIHTCPB Section 8	55	—	—
Point at Sporting Hill LIHTCPB Section 8	39	—	—
Shepherds Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8	35	—	—
American House Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	16	—	—
Brethren House LIHTC	5	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Mechanicsburg (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
Bethany Towers PB Section 8	149	$487	—
Geneva Greens Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	64	—	—
Roth Village LIHTCPB Section 8	61	—	—
Silver Spring Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8	59	—	—
Silver Spring Courtyards LIHTCPB Section 8	55	—	—
Point at Sporting Hill LIHTCPB Section 8	39	—	—
Shepherds Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8	35	—	—
American House Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	16	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Mechanicsburg

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
Cumberland Pointe LIHTC	113	—	—
Brethren House LIHTC	5	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Cumberland County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Cumberland County: studio $1,058, 1-BR $1,212, 2-BR $1,493, 3-BR $1,920, 4-BR $1,977.

Full FMR table for Cumberland County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Mechanicsburg

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.