How many low income apartments are in Wilkinsburg, PA?

HUD administrative data tracks 11 subsidized properties in Wilkinsburg with approximately 304 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Wilkinsburg?

Tenant-paid rents in Wilkinsburg's assisted buildings typically range from about $297 to $439 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 Wilkinsburg?

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 Wilkinsburg?

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 Wilkinsburg, PA

There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Wilkinsburg with roughly 304 assisted units — including 9 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $297 to $439 per month. Median reported wait: about 4 months.

assisted properties

304

subsidized units

$368

typical rent

4 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Wilkinsburg

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Wilkinsburg

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Gable Ridge §202 Senior	49	$439	—
Dumplin Hall LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing	46	$380	4 mo
Falconhurst Restoration LIHTCPB Section 8	33	—	—
Deraud Aka Wesley Plaza PB Section 8	32	$345	—
Shields Building PB Section 8	30	$305	—
Kenyon Properties I LIHTCPB Section 8	28	—	—
Kenyon Properties Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	28	—	—
Crescent Apts LIHTC	27	—	—
Generations LIHTCPB Section 8	15	—	—
Center Commons L Associates PB Section 8	12	$297	—
908 W St LIHTCPB Section 8	4	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Wilkinsburg (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
Dumplin Hall LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing	46	$380	4 mo
Falconhurst Restoration LIHTCPB Section 8	33	—	—
Deraud Aka Wesley Plaza PB Section 8	32	$345	—
Shields Building PB Section 8	30	$305	—
Kenyon Properties I LIHTCPB Section 8	28	—	—
Kenyon Properties Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	28	—	—
Generations LIHTCPB Section 8	15	—	—
Center Commons L Associates PB Section 8	12	$297	—
908 W St LIHTCPB Section 8	4	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Wilkinsburg

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
Crescent Apts LIHTC	27	—	—

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 Wilkinsburg

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.