How many low income apartments are in Wilkes Barre, PA?

HUD administrative data tracks 13 subsidized properties in Wilkes Barre with approximately 2,017 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Wilkes Barre?

Tenant-paid rents in Wilkes Barre's assisted buildings typically range from about $237 to $563 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 Wilkes Barre?

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 Wilkes Barre?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Luzerne County: about $1,028/mo for one-bedroom and $1,252/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Wilkes Barre, PA

There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Wilkes Barre with roughly 2,017 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $237 to $563 per month. Median reported wait: about 6 months.

assisted properties

2,017

subsidized units

$400

typical rent

6 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Wilkes Barre

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Wilkes Barre

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Sherman Hills Apartments PB Section 8	341	$237	—
Boulevard Townhomes Public Housing	286	$563	13 mo
Interfaith Heights LIHTCPB Section 8	215	—	—
East End Towers - Southv Public Housing	190	$383	6 mo
Valley View Terrace Public Housing	180	$389	5 mo
Hanover Village Apts LIHTC	151	—	—
City Heights Apartments PB Section 8	150	$369	—
Washington Square Apts 236 PB Section 8	146	$499	—
Park Avenue Towers PB Section 8	129	$323	—
Interfaith Heights Associates Aka E PB Section 8	98	$314	—
Bnai Brith Apartments PB Section 8	79	$369	—
Palmer House §202 Senior	28	$396	—
St John Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Wilkes Barre (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
Sherman Hills Apartments PB Section 8	341	$237	—
Interfaith Heights LIHTCPB Section 8	215	—	—
City Heights Apartments PB Section 8	150	$369	—
Washington Square Apts 236 PB Section 8	146	$499	—
Park Avenue Towers PB Section 8	129	$323	—
Interfaith Heights Associates Aka E PB Section 8	98	$314	—
Bnai Brith Apartments PB Section 8	79	$369	—
St John Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—

Public housing developments in Wilkes Barre

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
Boulevard Townhomes Public Housing	286	$563	13 mo
East End Towers - Southv Public Housing	190	$383	6 mo
Valley View Terrace Public Housing	180	$389	5 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Wilkes Barre

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
Hanover Village Apts LIHTC	151	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Luzerne County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Luzerne County: studio $863, 1-BR $1,028, 2-BR $1,252, 3-BR $1,631, 4-BR $1,766.

Full FMR table for Luzerne County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Wilkes Barre

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.