How many low income apartments are in Tarentum, PA?

HUD administrative data tracks 10 subsidized properties in Tarentum with approximately 418 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Tarentum?

Tenant-paid rents in Tarentum's assisted buildings typically range from about $262 to $514 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 Tarentum?

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 Tarentum?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Allegheny County: about $1,077/mo for one-bedroom and $1,299/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Tarentum, PA

There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Tarentum with roughly 418 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 6 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $262 to $514 per month. Median reported wait: about 33 months.

assisted properties

418

subsidized units

$388

typical rent

33 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Tarentum

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Tarentum

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Tarentum Senior Housing Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	72	—	—
Rachel Carson Hall Public Housing	63	$300	19 mo
Daltons Edge Phase Ii Public Housing	57	$514	6 mo
Golden Tower Public Housing	55	$289	59 mo
Daltons Edge Public Housing	48	$494	32 mo
Tarentum Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Felix Negley Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	26	—	—
Negley Gardens Public Housing	26	$262	33 mo
Burtner Apartments Public Housing	22	$339	52 mo
210 E Eighth Ave LIHTCPB Section 8	1	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Tarentum (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
Tarentum Senior Housing Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	72	—	—
Tarentum Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Felix Negley Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	26	—	—
210 E Eighth Ave LIHTCPB Section 8	1	—	—

Public housing developments in Tarentum

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
Rachel Carson Hall Public Housing	63	$300	19 mo
Daltons Edge Phase Ii Public Housing	57	$514	6 mo
Golden Tower Public Housing	55	$289	59 mo
Daltons Edge Public Housing	48	$494	32 mo
Negley Gardens Public Housing	26	$262	33 mo
Burtner Apartments Public Housing	22	$339	52 mo

Voucher rent limits: Allegheny County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Allegheny County: studio $1,001, 1-BR $1,077, 2-BR $1,299, 3-BR $1,661, 4-BR $1,789.

Full FMR table for Allegheny County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Tarentum

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.