Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Waynesboro, PA
There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Waynesboro with roughly 537 assisted units — including 9 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $372 to $479 per month. Median reported wait: about 9 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Waynesboro
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Waynesboro
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Courts PB Section 8 | 75 | $372 | — |
| Waynesboro Trinity PB Section 8 | 75 | $387 | — |
| Mount Vernon Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Amp4 Public Housing | 60 | $479 | 6 mo |
| New Forge Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Amp3 Public Housing | 59 | $375 | 12 mo |
| Wayne Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Waynesboro Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Westminster Place at Quincy LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Valley Townhouses LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | — | — |
| New Visions Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Mount Vernon Terrace 811 §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Waynesboro (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Courts PB Section 8 | 75 | $372 | — |
| Waynesboro Trinity PB Section 8 | 75 | $387 | — |
| Mount Vernon Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| New Forge Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Wayne Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Waynesboro Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Westminster Place at Quincy LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Valley Townhouses LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | — | — |
| New Visions Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Waynesboro
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amp4 Public Housing | 60 | $479 | 6 mo |
| Amp3 Public Housing | 59 | $375 | 12 mo |
Voucher rent limits: Franklin County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Franklin County: studio $1,014, 1-BR $1,119, 2-BR $1,379, 3-BR $1,825, 4-BR $1,991.
Full FMR table for Franklin County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Waynesboro
- 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
- Chambersburg, PA
- Philadelphia, PA
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Erie, PA
- Harrisburg, PA
- Scranton, PA
- Reading, PA
- Bethlehem, PA
- Allentown, PA
- York, PA
- Lancaster, PA
- Chester, PA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.