Low Income & Subsidized Housing in State College, PA
There are 14 subsidized and income-restricted properties in State College with roughly 956 assisted units — including 12 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 13 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $425 to $425 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in State College
Complete directory of subsidized housing in State College
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Crest Terrace Apts LIHTC | 240 | — | — |
| Mount Nittany Residences PB Section 8 | 150 | $425 | — |
| Pheasant Glen Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 92 | — | — |
| Beaver Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 89 | — | — |
| Stonebridge Senior LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Stonebridge Senior Housing Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Sylvan View LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Pleasant Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Evergreen Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Yorkshire Village Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Limerock Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Waupelani Heights Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| Cherry Lane Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Atherton Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in State College (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Nittany Residences PB Section 8 | 150 | $425 | — |
| Pheasant Glen Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 92 | — | — |
| Beaver Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 89 | — | — |
| Stonebridge Senior LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Stonebridge Senior Housing Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Sylvan View LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Pleasant Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Evergreen Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Limerock Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Waupelani Heights Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| Cherry Lane Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Atherton Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in State College
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Crest Terrace Apts LIHTC | 240 | — | — |
| Yorkshire Village Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Centre County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Centre County: studio $1,187, 1-BR $1,194, 2-BR $1,406, 3-BR $1,760, 4-BR $1,862.
Full FMR table for Centre County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in State College
- 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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- Pittsburgh, PA
- Erie, PA
- Harrisburg, PA
- Scranton, PA
- Reading, PA
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- York, PA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.