How many low income apartments are in Rankin, PA?

HUD administrative data tracks 7 subsidized properties in Rankin with approximately 328 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Rankin?

Tenant-paid rents in Rankin's assisted buildings typically range from about $261 to $566 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 Rankin?

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 Rankin?

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 Rankin, PA

There are 7 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Rankin with roughly 328 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $261 to $566 per month. Median reported wait: about 79 months.

assisted properties

328

subsidized units

$414

typical rent

79 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Rankin

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Rankin

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Palisades Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8	89	—	—
Palisades Apts Llc PB Section 8	88	$284	—
Hawkins Village Redev Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8	54	—	—
Palisades Manor PB Section 8	48	$261	—
Heritage Highlands Phase Ii Public Housing	20	$566	79 mo
St Brendan's Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	20	—	—
Heritage Highlands Phase I Public Housing	9	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Rankin (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
Palisades Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8	89	—	—
Palisades Apts Llc PB Section 8	88	$284	—
Hawkins Village Redev Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8	54	—	—
Palisades Manor PB Section 8	48	$261	—
St Brendan's Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	20	—	—

Public housing developments in Rankin

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
Heritage Highlands Phase Ii Public Housing	20	$566	79 mo
Heritage Highlands Phase I Public Housing	9	—	—

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 Rankin

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.