Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Pottsville, PA
There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Pottsville with roughly 755 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 4 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $326 to $448 per month. Median reported wait: about 8 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Pottsville
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Pottsville
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Terrace Public Housing | 167 | $326 | 7 mo |
| John Ohara Public Housing | 139 | $418 | 9 mo |
| Laurel Court Apts Public Housing | 121 | $364 | 10 mo |
| Market Square Apartments PB Section 8 | 119 | $420 | — |
| Fairmount Public Housing | 82 | $448 | 2 mo |
| Queen of Peace Apartments PB Section 8 | 48 | $411 | — |
| Heritage Hills LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Barefield Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 15 | — | — |
| Olde Twnemanor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 15 | — | — |
| Barefield Mills LIHTCPB Section 8 | 11 | — | — |
| Centre Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Pottsville (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Square Apartments PB Section 8 | 119 | $420 | — |
| Queen of Peace Apartments PB Section 8 | 48 | $411 | — |
| Heritage Hills LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Barefield Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 15 | — | — |
| Olde Twnemanor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 15 | — | — |
| Barefield Mills LIHTCPB Section 8 | 11 | — | — |
| Centre Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Pottsville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Terrace Public Housing | 167 | $326 | 7 mo |
| John Ohara Public Housing | 139 | $418 | 9 mo |
| Laurel Court Apts Public Housing | 121 | $364 | 10 mo |
| Fairmount Public Housing | 82 | $448 | 2 mo |
Voucher rent limits: Schuylkill County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Schuylkill County: studio $727, 1-BR $786, 2-BR $1,030, 3-BR $1,341, 4-BR $1,409.
Full FMR table for Schuylkill County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Pottsville
- 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
- Tamaqua, 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.