How many low income apartments are in Verona, PA?

HUD administrative data tracks 9 subsidized properties in Verona with approximately 445 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Verona?

Tenant-paid rents in Verona's assisted buildings typically range from about $268 to $460 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 Verona?

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 Verona?

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 Verona, PA

There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Verona with roughly 445 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $268 to $460 per month.

assisted properties

445

subsidized units

$364

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Verona

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Verona

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Leechburg Gardens Apartments 236 PB Section 8	95	$292	—
Hulton Arbors PB Section 8	78	$325	—
Arthur J Demore Towers LIHTCPB Section 8	62	—	—
Beechtree Commons §202 Senior	59	$431	—
Emerald Hills Retirement Res LIHTCPB Section 8	52	—	—
Verona Gardens PB Section 8	48	$268	—
Beechtree Commons Ii §202 Senior	40	$460	—
Plumwood §811	10	—	—
118 Newfield Dr LIHTCPB Section 8	1	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Verona (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
Leechburg Gardens Apartments 236 PB Section 8	95	$292	—
Hulton Arbors PB Section 8	78	$325	—
Arthur J Demore Towers LIHTCPB Section 8	62	—	—
Emerald Hills Retirement Res LIHTCPB Section 8	52	—	—
Verona Gardens PB Section 8	48	$268	—
118 Newfield Dr LIHTCPB Section 8	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 Verona

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.