How many low income apartments are in Shamokin, PA?

HUD administrative data tracks 5 subsidized properties in Shamokin with approximately 408 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Shamokin?

Tenant-paid rents in Shamokin's assisted buildings typically range from about $389 to $436 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 Shamokin?

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 Shamokin?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Northumberland County: about $843/mo for one-bedroom and $973/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Shamokin, PA

There are 5 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Shamokin with roughly 408 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $389 to $436 per month. Median reported wait: about 3 months.

assisted properties

408

subsidized units

$413

typical rent

3 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Shamokin

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Shamokin

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Hillcrest Apts Public Housing	202	$389	3 mo
Lincoln Towers PB Section 8	100	$436	—
Sheridan Court Elderly LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Center City Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	34	—	—
Madison Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Shamokin (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
Lincoln Towers PB Section 8	100	$436	—
Sheridan Court Elderly LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Center City Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	34	—	—
Madison Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—

Public housing developments in Shamokin

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
Hillcrest Apts Public Housing	202	$389	3 mo

Voucher rent limits: Northumberland County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Northumberland County: studio $671, 1-BR $843, 2-BR $973, 3-BR $1,241, 4-BR $1,288.

Full FMR table for Northumberland County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Shamokin

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.