How many low income apartments are in West Mifflin, PA?

HUD administrative data tracks 3 subsidized properties in West Mifflin with approximately 632 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in West Mifflin?

Tenant-paid rents in West Mifflin's assisted buildings typically range from about $270 to $398 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 West Mifflin?

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 West Mifflin?

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 West Mifflin, PA

There are 3 subsidized and income-restricted properties in West Mifflin with roughly 632 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 0 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $270 to $398 per month. Median reported wait: about 21 months.

assisted properties

632

subsidized units

$334

typical rent

21 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in West Mifflin

Complete directory of subsidized housing in West Mifflin

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Mon View Apts Llc PB Section 8	326	—	—
Camden Hills Aka Mifflin Estates PB Section 8	201	$270	—
West Mifflin Manor Public Housing	105	$398	21 mo

Section 8 apartments in West Mifflin (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
Mon View Apts Llc PB Section 8	326	—	—
Camden Hills Aka Mifflin Estates PB Section 8	201	$270	—

Public housing developments in West Mifflin

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
West Mifflin Manor Public Housing	105	$398	21 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 West Mifflin

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.