How many low income apartments are in Penn Hills, PA?

HUD administrative data tracks 9 subsidized properties in Penn Hills with approximately 463 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Penn Hills?

Tenant-paid rents in Penn Hills's assisted buildings typically range from about $383 to $423 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 Penn Hills?

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 Penn Hills?

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 Penn Hills, PA

There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Penn Hills with roughly 463 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $383 to $423 per month. Median reported wait: about 51 months.

assisted properties

463

subsidized units

$403

typical rent

51 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Penn Hills

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Penn Hills

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Jefferson Manor Public Housing	185	$383	51 mo
Highland Manor Apts Iii LIHTCPB Section 8	96	—	—
Meadows Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	79	—	—
Churchill/melvin Ct LIHTCPB Section 8	43	—	—
Penn Hills Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Lavender Heights Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	18	$423	—
Lavender Heights I PB Section 8	10	—	—
Lavender Heights Public Housing	7	—	—
2348 School St LIHTCPB Section 8	1	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Penn Hills (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
Highland Manor Apts Iii LIHTCPB Section 8	96	—	—
Meadows Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	79	—	—
Churchill/melvin Ct LIHTCPB Section 8	43	—	—
Penn Hills Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Lavender Heights Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	18	$423	—
Lavender Heights I PB Section 8	10	—	—
2348 School St LIHTCPB Section 8	1	—	—

Public housing developments in Penn Hills

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
Jefferson Manor Public Housing	185	$383	51 mo
Lavender Heights Public Housing	7	—	—

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 Penn Hills

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.