Low Income & Subsidized Housing in New Castle, PA
There are 18 subsidized and income-restricted properties in New Castle with roughly 1,425 assisted units — including 9 project-based Section 8 buildings, 4 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $209 to $450 per month. Median reported wait: about 5 months.
Map of subsidized housing in New Castle
Complete directory of subsidized housing in New Castle
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Hts / Grant St. / Lincoln Public Housing | 199 | $289 | 6 mo |
| Skyview Towers Public Housing | 190 | $286 | 4 mo |
| Crestview Gardens Oakleaf Gardens PB Section 8 | 174 | $209 | — |
| Brinton/sciota/big Run Public Housing | 171 | $362 | 5 mo |
| Lawrence Manor Public Housing | 129 | $352 | 3 mo |
| Vista South PB Section 8 | 99 | $354 | — |
| Westview Terrace PB Section 8 | 98 | $275 | — |
| Neshannock Woods LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | $403 | — |
| Castleton Apts Complex LIHTCPB Section 8 | 73 | — | — |
| Lightner Greene LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Cedarcrest Housing for the Elderly §202 Senior | 38 | $406 | — |
| Highland Terrace Housing for the El §202 Senior | 34 | $432 | — |
| Shenango Treetops for the Elderly, §202 Senior | 34 | $450 | — |
| Sheridan Place North Jefferson Apa PB Section 8 | 29 | $354 | — |
| Oakview Apartments Oakview of New PB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Allied Community Living, Inc. §811 | 8 | — | — |
| Hables Project LIHTCPB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
| Pmh Iii §811 | 4 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in New Castle (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview Gardens Oakleaf Gardens PB Section 8 | 174 | $209 | — |
| Vista South PB Section 8 | 99 | $354 | — |
| Westview Terrace PB Section 8 | 98 | $275 | — |
| Neshannock Woods LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | $403 | — |
| Castleton Apts Complex LIHTCPB Section 8 | 73 | — | — |
| Lightner Greene LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Sheridan Place North Jefferson Apa PB Section 8 | 29 | $354 | — |
| Oakview Apartments Oakview of New PB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Hables Project LIHTCPB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
Public housing developments in New Castle
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Hts / Grant St. / Lincoln Public Housing | 199 | $289 | 6 mo |
| Skyview Towers Public Housing | 190 | $286 | 4 mo |
| Brinton/sciota/big Run Public Housing | 171 | $362 | 5 mo |
| Lawrence Manor Public Housing | 129 | $352 | 3 mo |
Voucher rent limits: Lawrence County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Lawrence County: studio $705, 1-BR $780, 2-BR $1,023, 3-BR $1,423, 4-BR $1,610.
Full FMR table for Lawrence County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in New Castle
- 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
- Philadelphia, PA
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Erie, PA
- Harrisburg, PA
- Scranton, PA
- Reading, PA
- Bethlehem, PA
- Allentown, PA
- York, PA
- Lancaster, PA
- Chester, PA
- Wilkes Barre, PA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.