How many low income apartments are in Somerset, PA?

HUD administrative data tracks 11 subsidized properties in Somerset with approximately 472 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Somerset?

Tenant-paid rents in Somerset's assisted buildings typically range from about $250 to $414 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 Somerset?

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 Somerset?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Somerset County: about $835/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 Somerset, PA

There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Somerset with roughly 472 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $250 to $414 per month.

assisted properties

472

subsidized units

$332

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Somerset

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Somerset

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Village at Somerset LIHTCPB Section 8	100	$353	—
Somerset Towers PB Section 8	87	$401	—
Coleman Towers PB Section 8	50	$304	—
Laurel Village PB Section 8	48	$250	—
Laurel Village Phase Ii PB Section 8	48	$293	—
Highland Hill LIHTCPB Section 8	36	—	—
Lutheran Commons at Berlin Pik §202 Senior	32	$414	—
Village at Brierwood Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	20	—	—
Village at Brierwood Iii LIHTCPB Section 8	20	—	—
Village at Brierwood Iv LIHTCPB Section 8	20	—	—
Village at Brierwood LIHTCPB Section 8	11	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Somerset (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
Village at Somerset LIHTCPB Section 8	100	$353	—
Somerset Towers PB Section 8	87	$401	—
Coleman Towers PB Section 8	50	$304	—
Laurel Village PB Section 8	48	$250	—
Laurel Village Phase Ii PB Section 8	48	$293	—
Highland Hill LIHTCPB Section 8	36	—	—
Village at Brierwood Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	20	—	—
Village at Brierwood Iii LIHTCPB Section 8	20	—	—
Village at Brierwood Iv LIHTCPB Section 8	20	—	—
Village at Brierwood LIHTCPB Section 8	11	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Somerset County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Somerset County: studio $830, 1-BR $835, 2-BR $973, 3-BR $1,307, 4-BR $1,469.

Full FMR table for Somerset County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Somerset

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.