Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Washington, PA
There are 15 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Washington with roughly 1,019 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $297 to $479 per month. Median reported wait: about 26 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Washington
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Washington
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jollick Manor Crumrine Tower Public Housing | 181 | $363 | 26 mo |
| Maple Terrace Public Housing | 170 | $378 | 26 mo |
| Bellmead Apartments PB Section 8 | 120 | $479 | — |
| Washington Arbors PB Section 8 | 100 | $420 | — |
| Belvedere Acres PB Section 8 | 96 | $356 | — |
| Thomas Campbell North PB Section 8 | 75 | $381 | — |
| Century Plaza Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 65 | — | — |
| Thomas Campbell Apartments PB Section 8 | 64 | $431 | — |
| Woodlands PB Section 8 | 50 | $297 | — |
| Burkett Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Washington Trust Bldg (annex) LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Everyday Living, Inc. §811 | 9 | — | — |
| Ewing and Garden House §811 | 6 | — | — |
| Independent Living of Washington, I §811 | 6 | — | — |
| West Prospect Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Washington (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellmead Apartments PB Section 8 | 120 | $479 | — |
| Washington Arbors PB Section 8 | 100 | $420 | — |
| Belvedere Acres PB Section 8 | 96 | $356 | — |
| Thomas Campbell North PB Section 8 | 75 | $381 | — |
| Century Plaza Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 65 | — | — |
| Thomas Campbell Apartments PB Section 8 | 64 | $431 | — |
| Woodlands PB Section 8 | 50 | $297 | — |
| Burkett Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Washington Trust Bldg (annex) LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| West Prospect Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Washington
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jollick Manor Crumrine Tower Public Housing | 181 | $363 | 26 mo |
| Maple Terrace Public Housing | 170 | $378 | 26 mo |
Voucher rent limits: Washington County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Washington County: studio $1,001, 1-BR $1,077, 2-BR $1,299, 3-BR $1,661, 4-BR $1,789.
Full FMR table for Washington County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Washington
- 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
- Bentleyville, PA
- Canonsburg, PA
- Charleroi, PA
- Philadelphia, PA
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Erie, PA
- Harrisburg, PA
- Scranton, PA
- Reading, PA
- Bethlehem, PA
- Allentown, PA
- York, PA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.