How many low income apartments are in Steelton, PA?

HUD administrative data tracks 8 subsidized properties in Steelton with approximately 389 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Steelton?

Tenant-paid rents in Steelton's assisted buildings typically range from about $292 to $475 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 Steelton?

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 Steelton?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Dauphin County: about $1,212/mo for one-bedroom and $1,493/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Steelton, PA

There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Steelton with roughly 389 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 5 public housing developments, and 1 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $292 to $475 per month. Median reported wait: about 33 months.

assisted properties

389

subsidized units

$384

typical rent

33 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Steelton

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Steelton

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Cole Crest Public Housing	100	$440	27 mo
Hoy Towers Public Housing	100	$351	33 mo
Latsha Towers Public Housing	75	$378	111 mo
Lang Manor Public Housing	59	$475	20 mo
Griffith House Public Housing	40	$292	38 mo
Baldwin Village §811	12	—	—
224-228 Locust St LIHTCPB Section 8	3	—	—
Felton Building Apartments 811 §811 PRA	0	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Steelton (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
224-228 Locust St LIHTCPB Section 8	3	—	—

Public housing developments in Steelton

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
Cole Crest Public Housing	100	$440	27 mo
Hoy Towers Public Housing	100	$351	33 mo
Latsha Towers Public Housing	75	$378	111 mo
Lang Manor Public Housing	59	$475	20 mo
Griffith House Public Housing	40	$292	38 mo

Voucher rent limits: Dauphin County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Dauphin County: studio $1,058, 1-BR $1,212, 2-BR $1,493, 3-BR $1,920, 4-BR $1,977.

Full FMR table for Dauphin County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Steelton

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.