How many low income apartments are in Philipsburg, PA?

HUD administrative data tracks 7 subsidized properties in Philipsburg with approximately 341 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Philipsburg?

Tenant-paid rents in Philipsburg's assisted buildings typically range from about $306 to $407 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 Philipsburg?

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 Philipsburg?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Centre County: about $1,194/mo for one-bedroom and $1,406/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Philipsburg, PA

There are 7 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Philipsburg with roughly 341 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $306 to $407 per month.

assisted properties

341

subsidized units

$357

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Philipsburg

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Philipsburg

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Philipsburg Towers PB Section 8	101	$388	—
Hillcrest Commons Aka Sunnyslope Ap PB Section 8	74	$306	—
Westminster Pl @ Windy Hill Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Decatur Village PB Section 8	42	$407	—
Westminster Place@windy Hill LIHTCPB Section 8	36	—	—
Philips Place LIHTC	24	—	—
Philipsburg Court LIHTCPB Section 8	16	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Philipsburg (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
Philipsburg Towers PB Section 8	101	$388	—
Hillcrest Commons Aka Sunnyslope Ap PB Section 8	74	$306	—
Westminster Pl @ Windy Hill Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Decatur Village PB Section 8	42	$407	—
Westminster Place@windy Hill LIHTCPB Section 8	36	—	—
Philipsburg Court LIHTCPB Section 8	16	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Philipsburg

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
Philips Place LIHTC	24	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Centre County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Centre County: studio $1,187, 1-BR $1,194, 2-BR $1,406, 3-BR $1,760, 4-BR $1,862.

Full FMR table for Centre County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Philipsburg

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.