How many low income apartments are in Turtle Creek, PA?

HUD administrative data tracks 9 subsidized properties in Turtle Creek with approximately 164 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Turtle Creek?

Tenant-paid rents in Turtle Creek's assisted buildings typically range from about $230 to $415 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 Turtle Creek?

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 Turtle Creek?

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 Turtle Creek, PA

There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Turtle Creek with roughly 164 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $230 to $415 per month. Median reported wait: about 33 months.

assisted properties

164

subsidized units

$323

typical rent

33 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Turtle Creek

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Turtle Creek

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Fraser Hall LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing	68	$415	33 mo
Pennshaw Estates PB Section 8	36	$389	—
Penn Park PB Section 8	20	$253	—
Charles Street Apartments PB Section 8	12	$230	—
Valley Park Townhouses Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	11	—	—
Grant Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	9	—	—
Railroad St LIHTCPB Section 8	4	—	—
Highland Ave Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	3	—	—
Highland Avenue LIHTC	1	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Turtle Creek (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
Fraser Hall LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing	68	$415	33 mo
Pennshaw Estates PB Section 8	36	$389	—
Penn Park PB Section 8	20	$253	—
Charles Street Apartments PB Section 8	12	$230	—
Valley Park Townhouses Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	11	—	—
Grant Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	9	—	—
Railroad St LIHTCPB Section 8	4	—	—
Highland Ave Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	3	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Turtle Creek

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
Highland Avenue LIHTC	1	—	—

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 Turtle Creek

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.