Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Scranton, PA
There are 32 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Scranton with roughly 3,486 assisted units — including 24 project-based Section 8 buildings, 7 public housing developments, and 13 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $316 to $510 per month. Median reported wait: about 13 months.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Scranton
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Forge Housing Public Housing | 314 | $393 | 15 mo |
| Hilltop Manor Public Housing | 250 | $378 | 12 mo |
| Adams High Rise Apartments Public Housing | 245 | $349 | 13 mo |
| Mulberry Tower PB Section 8 | 205 | $360 | — |
| Bangor Heights Public Housing | 195 | $377 | 21 mo |
| Valley View Terrace Public Housing | 189 | $343 | 13 mo |
| Skyview Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 188 | — | — |
| Sky View Park PB Section 8 | 187 | $327 | — |
| Jackson Heights Apartments Public Housing | 186 | $421 | 13 mo |
| Washington West Apartments Public Housing | 176 | $426 | 15 mo |
| Scranton Townhouse Apartments PB Section 8 | 159 | $510 | — |
| Lutherwood PB Section 8 | 125 | $429 | — |
| Delaware Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | $464 | — |
| Amos Towers PB Section 8 | 96 | $399 | — |
| United House PB Section 8 | 90 | $361 | — |
| Hotel Jermyn Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 85 | — | — |
| Keystone Place Apts LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Northeast Apartments Aka K PB Section 8 | 80 | $399 | — |
| Dunmore Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Laurel Woods LIHTCPB Section 8 | 59 | — | — |
| Goodwill at North LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Geneva House PB Section 8 | 49 | $390 | — |
| Finch Towers PB Section 8 | 48 | $341 | — |
| Webster Towers PB Section 8 | 39 | $349 | — |
| Goodwill Neighborhood Residen LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Scranton Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Cedar 500 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Florence Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| St Francis of Assisi Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Harriet Beecher Stowe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Cabrini Apts Aka United Neighborhoo PB Section 8 | 16 | $316 | — |
| Webster Towers PB Section 8 | 7 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Scranton (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Tower PB Section 8 | 205 | $360 | — |
| Skyview Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 188 | — | — |
| Sky View Park PB Section 8 | 187 | $327 | — |
| Scranton Townhouse Apartments PB Section 8 | 159 | $510 | — |
| Lutherwood PB Section 8 | 125 | $429 | — |
| Delaware Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | $464 | — |
| Amos Towers PB Section 8 | 96 | $399 | — |
| United House PB Section 8 | 90 | $361 | — |
| Hotel Jermyn Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 85 | — | — |
| Northeast Apartments Aka K PB Section 8 | 80 | $399 | — |
| Dunmore Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Laurel Woods LIHTCPB Section 8 | 59 | — | — |
| Goodwill at North LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Geneva House PB Section 8 | 49 | $390 | — |
| Finch Towers PB Section 8 | 48 | $341 | — |
Public housing developments in Scranton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Forge Housing Public Housing | 314 | $393 | 15 mo |
| Hilltop Manor Public Housing | 250 | $378 | 12 mo |
| Adams High Rise Apartments Public Housing | 245 | $349 | 13 mo |
| Bangor Heights Public Housing | 195 | $377 | 21 mo |
| Valley View Terrace Public Housing | 189 | $343 | 13 mo |
| Jackson Heights Apartments Public Housing | 186 | $421 | 13 mo |
| Washington West Apartments Public Housing | 176 | $426 | 15 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Scranton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keystone Place Apts LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Lackawanna County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Lackawanna County: studio $863, 1-BR $1,028, 2-BR $1,252, 3-BR $1,631, 4-BR $1,766.
Full FMR table for Lackawanna County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Scranton
- 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
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- Philadelphia, PA
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Erie, PA
- Harrisburg, PA
- Reading, PA
- Bethlehem, PA
- Allentown, PA
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.